I'm finding that things often start out with a specific purpose, only to turn into something very different. I've always noticed that before, but it seems to be a thing in my life right now. A few days ago Anthem Lights posted on their Facebook page that they were gonna do a fun, creative contest. Make a video (and be creative) set to any Anthem Lights song, post it on Youtube on July 15th, and whoever has the most views on Youtube by August 15th gets a whole bunch of signed Anthem Lights merchandise. Naturally I was like, "Heck yes!". Though it's HIGHLY unlikely, the opportunity to win a bunch of free merchandise from one of my favorite bands AND to play with videography for the first time in years sounded A-OK to me! But somewhere along the line the purpose of getting free stuff faded and a new purpose emerged. I'm not sure anyone will really grasp all of the reasons for why this video means so much so me, but I'll try to explain: The song I chose (Can't Get Over You) is very dear to my heart. It's one that I can sing to God wholeheartedly, meaning every word. It's a song that has been the instigator and background noise for many of God and I's most treasured moments together as well. It's pretty cheesy to say, but it really does make my heart dance - as Jesus always does. With that being said, it's also a song where that dancing of the heart often pours out through my feet (unless I'm driving). Dancing for Jesus as a means of worship is one of my greatest joys, and this is one of few songs that I'll do so to, as I'm unable to freestyle dance any other time (I shouldn't even do so for worship, but screw it, I do sometimes). The other reason why this means so much to me is because of what God laid on my heart to speak about. It's a subject that weighs heavily on my heart that I wish so badly I could articulate - a few subjects, actually. The subject of how God can create beautiful things out of something ugly, painful, or hard. And also the subject of who God is to me. I will never be able to put into words all that He is to me and what He's done for me, but being able to verbalize just a taste of that overflows me with joy ^.^ So this project started out as an opportunity to potentially win free merchandise, but it turned into an opportunity to share a little piece of my heart with people, and also face some fears and lies in the process. I'll be honest, I feel kinda silly posting it. I know that many people will most likely view it as something it's not, or just straight up think it's ridiculous or lame. But it's a wonderful way to solidify that what others may think or say doesn't determine your worth or your identity. Still wrestling with that lie at times, but by golly, it's through opportunities like this one that I'm determined to kick it in the butt! So here you go. Give it a watch or two. And if you want, put it on mute and just play the dang thing over and over and over to get as many views as possible. I love the opportunity for growth, but that doesn't mean I can't possibly get that bunch of free Anthem Lights stuff! ;)
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8/6/2014 12:41:57 pm
Wow.
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Lew Penns
8/10/2014 10:52:36 am
Thank you so much! That blessed and encourages me more than I think you realize :) Haha, my voice definitely gets higher the more energetic/enthusiastic I am (which is a considerable amount of the time haha).
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