Matt Redman Quotes
In the end, worship can never be a performance, something you're pretending or putting on. It's got to be an overflow of your heart...Worship is about getting personal with God, drawing close to God.
The heart of God loves a persevering worshipper who, though overwhelmed by many troubles, is overwhelmed even more by the beauty of God.
We can always find a reason to praise. Situations change for better and for worse, but God's worth never changes.
Praise is a contradiction of pride. Pride says 'looks at me,' but praise longs for people to see Jesus.
As we gaze upon the wonders of creations, we look up towards the heights of a God who is merciful in His ways and magnificent in His deeds. The life of worship always points us upwards.
Christian worship must contain both the cross and the crown. Sing of majesty, and sing of mercy.
God first seeks devotion to Him in the hidden place–worship when no one else is watching.
Worship songs can't just be rooted in culture - they won't be deep enough. They have to be rooted in scripture.
And on that day when my strength is failing; the end draws near and my time has come. Still my soul will sing Your praise unending ten thousand years and then forevermore
In some of the best worship songs we bring our praises to God - yet at the same time also end up preaching to ourselves.
The sense of being alone is a huge issue for so many people in this world. As a worshipper of Jesus, there's a very real sense that we are always seen, held and known.
As we begin to face up to the holiness of God, our lives resound with that very same anthem, here and now upon the earth.
There is no lapse in His character or inconsistency in His nature. Our God is everything he says He is… for now and all eternity.
In heaven we will sing free of all the shame, sickness and sorrow that we encounter in the here and now.
I love the intensity of the Psalms. No-one ever sounds bored about God or about life in the Psalms.
May I never loose the Wonder, Oh the Wonder of Your Mercy! May I sing Your Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen!
An old pop music producer once said that there are really only four kinds of song a person can write: "I love you/I hate you/go away/come back!" That's a funny observation.
Most songs come from being attentive. Attentive to life, attentive to scripture, attentive to your heart. Pay attention!
For when our hearts were far away, Your love went further still, yes Your love goes further still!
One thing it makes me realize is just how similar we all are, around the globe. The details may be different, but every human heart is touched by themes like hope, comfort and mercy.
I love the pursuit of songwriting, and I've seen what songs can do in people's lives. Some of the stories that come back from songs flying around the globe are so encouraging.
Anthony Skinner has a fire in his heart to worship God, and to encourage and equip others to do the same.