A while back a good friend of mine who happens to be Australian, and who happened to previously have worked at Hillsong Church in his homeland said to me,
“You’re going to really like the new album that’s going to hit iTunes tomorrow.”
“Oh yeah? How do you know?” I said.
“I’ve got it on my computer already and listened to it a billion times.”
“How did you get that hook up?”
“Dude, I worked for Hillsong.”
“Oh yeah, right.”
Little did I know that one small conversation would change the course of my summers commute. It completely changed the attitude of what was being played through my speakers for a solid two months. By now, you have to know that I am referring to the album Zion by Hillsong United. What a killer album. It has some seriously well written songs that have swelling melodies and soaring anthems that allow me to be drawn into the presence of my savior.
I have to be honest, that from time to time when I need a break, I’ll put on my guilty pleasure tunes like Harlem Shake, Ho Hey, Bust a Move, Titanium, Some Nights, Radioactive, and most embarrassing of all-Trouble by T-Swift. So, if you don’t mind, I’d like my man card back.
You’ve got em too. Don’t hate. Come on. Own up to the tunes… It is relieving to get it off your chest.
Anyway, now that we have that behind us, on to the Freebie. As I was saying, this album has gone viral. It was a must have the day it was released. Much of the music has deservingly made it’s way into the Sunday morning worship set rotations. A favorite of mine has to be the song Oceans. Check out this recording of that song…
I love the chorus of this song…
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior
My wife Tiffany showed me this little gem and it was too good not to share. Over at Naptime Diaries, Jessi has a gift for you. It is a printable piece of art that you can hang on your wall to remind you of the truth and the challenge of that song… Click here to jump over to the post where she is sharing this beauty for free!
You’re welcome… Actually we should thank the fine people over at Naptime Diaries.
Enjoy! Take a picture of it printed and hanging on your walls, dorm rooms, lockers, or offices. Let’s see em.
~Peter