Based in Dallas, Texas, The Worship Initiative is a collective of worship leaders and songwriters. Shane & Shane founded this group with the initial intent of creating an online resource for churches around the world. Although it still retains the same motivation, its influence has dramatically expanded. Now, The Worship Initiative cultivates a powerful community ready to raise the praise of God with truthful yet beautifully melodic music.
We will prepare for their upcoming album, Psalms from the Well, by diving into the recent release of their song, "Never Stop Singing (Psalm 95)." This will be balanced with the feature of "This Is Our God (feat. Shane & Shane)" from their last full album, Sunday Setlist #3.
"This Is Our God" (feat. Shane & Shane)
"Now, those altars in the wilderness
Tell the story of His faithfulness
Never once did He fail, and He never will."
The Worship Initiative offers an incredible rendition of this catchy melody while highlighting its truthful lyrics. The depiction of the wilderness is accurate and heart-wrenching, as I know how often personal struggles can lead to such a feeling of isolation. Although circumstances can be rough, pushing ourselves into corners of darkness can also be easy.
I encourage anyone reading this to find community because being around others can work wonders. God didn't place this many people on the Earth for no reason, I assure you that. Everything He does is beautifully designed and for a reason. There will be a day when you are strong enough to look back and see how He moved you through the unsteady times. It may seem impossible now, but "He bore the cross, beat the grace," and He's capable of miracles beyond our most untamed dreams. "This is our God, this is who He is."
"Never Stop Singing (Psalm 95)"
"From the greatest depths
To the highest heights
Oh, the endless breadth
Of Your hand."
When the band sings, "Come let us sing, come let us shout/Of Your goodness," I felt that the words were backed by a determination to praise God in every season of life. Each member of the Worship Initiative has a heart set on our Heavenly Father, which gives me hope that I can have the same.
I fear that it is too easy sometimes to only look to God during the lows of our lives when nothing is going well, and we need someone to fix it. And although God can solve our problems, where is that same dedication on our behalf during the highs of life? I have recently learned that He is the best person to celebrate with. He knows what we've been through, and having a comprehensive view of our past, present, and future makes Him an incredibly compassionate companion. I pray that you will recognize his presence in life's most beautiful moments and that we will never stop singing together.
Selena Schulz is NRT’s youngest staff contributor. She loves God, music, reading, and writing.
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