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If there is such thing as a car worshipper, I am one.
I’m not saying that I worship cars, but rather worship in them. When I’m driving. When I’m sitting in traffic. When I’m sleeping. I am a car worshipper.
The album that has been a staple of my recent car worship is Matt Redman’s “Facedown,” a live recording of all-new songs. The man who wrote such songs as “The Heart of Worship,” “Better is One Day” and “Blessed Be Your Name” performs these songs in a formula that makes this album perfect for any car worshipper like myself.
“Facedown” opens with the rocking, “Praise Awaits You,” the most singable song on the LP. In fact, I’m pretty sure that many will be singing this song in their churches soon! Redman sings “Praise is waiting for you in this place/There’s a cry that our spirits will make/As we see Your glory;” a great way start singing during traffic. The second track is Redman’s take on the classic “Nothing but the blood,” which makes way for ensuing tracks that are better for listening than singing.
Redman’s complex rhythms and lyrics that follow the opening tracks are satisfying, especially in “Mission’s Flame.”
“Let worship be the fuel for mission's flame/We're going with a passion for Your name/We're going for we care about Your praise/Send us out.”
Though many of these songs are very singable, others are listenable in a manner that is equally worshipful. The mix between songs for singing and songs for meditation is perfect for life on the road; I am always on my toes and always thinking.
Another nice thing is the way that this album is organized. While some worship leaders fill space on their albums with simple rock songs, Redman's songs that aren't meant for congregational worship have their own unique message.
Whether I’m singing Redman’s lyrics or just concentrating on them, the “Facedown” experience is one that has purpose and is satisfying both to listen to and to sing with. It also never requires the next track button on my car’s stereo. So whether I’m singing Redman’s lyrics or concentrating on them, I am always concentrating on staying under the speed limit … most of the time.
Pat Jones serves on the staff of the Northwest Church in the Seattle area as a worship intern. He is studying journalism at the University of Washington, where he is involved in Northwest's campus ministry, Huskies for Christ. He is a freelance writer.
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