I wrote a song with that in the chorus (there isn't really a "chorus" in it so much but I'll call it that). It kind of just came to me as I was doing some little bits out in the garden area, just watering it and such before we left last weekend to go to Chris' parents cabin for memorial day weekend. This song actually sticks in my head like peanut butter sticks to your mouth.
Here are the lyrics. It's kind of a call and response with a lilt to it in the first part. The second part has more of a flowing feel, almost like a cascading waterfall.
I shall plant thee (I shall plant thee)
Like a garden (like a garden)
I shall plant thee (I shall plant thee)
Like a garden (like a garden)
And if you need some loving care
Just call my name and I'll be right there
Watering and weeding you
Cultivating love with each new dew
Anyway, as I was singing this more I realized that I have been neglecting my garden (busyness with other things). I am not very good at giving it "loving care" - haha. However, it got me thinking about how often I sing things in worship songs that are ideals of what I should live by and I am often hypocritical. I feel like I should live each word I sing - or at least be able to vehemently agree with it. Sometimes that is so hard. I know, however, that God has grace for me. Last night was fantastic at Jesus Kitchen because I prayed for peace and there really was a tangible peace and life from the Spirit there. I also got to play a lot of music there and just saturate the space with those truths and ideas. I am thankful for music as a way to worship God in many ways - even as my own songwriting convicts me and awakens me.
