Center

The song "Center" by Bethel Music is a beautiful reminder of the simplicity of our faith and the profound love we have for our Savior, Jesus Christ. It echoes the sentiments found in the Bible, particularly in the book of Matthew 22:37, where Jesus says, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." This verse, like the song, calls us to make God the center of our lives, to love Him above all else, and to live for His glory alone.

The lyrics of the song, "Maybe we've made this complicated, More than it was ever meant to be, Lord, bring us back to simple things," resonate with the simplicity of Jesus' commandment. Our faith, at its core, is about loving God and making Him the center of our lives. It's about discerning the moments when we need to serve and when we need to sit at His feet, just like Mary did in Luke 10:42 when Jesus said, "Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." 

The song's chorus, "You, be the center of it all, My heart belongs to You, My Savior all in all, You're the one I hold on to," is a beautiful reflection of our commitment to make Jesus the center of our lives. It's a declaration of our love for Him, a love that is echoed in the refrain, "Oh how I love You, Jesus I love You." This love is not just an emotion, but a commitment to live our lives for His glory, as expressed in the bridge, "My whole life for Your glory, My whole world for You only, Everything for the honor of Your Name."

The song and these Bible verses remind us that our faith is not about complicated doctrines or rituals, but about a simple, profound love for God. They call us to make God the center of our lives, to love Him with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to live our lives for His glory.

So, as we listen to this song and reflect on these verses, let's ask ourselves: Is God truly the center of our lives? Do we love Him with all our heart, soul, and mind? Are we living our lives for His glory? And if not, what is holding us back? Let's take this opportunity to recommit ourselves to God, to make Him the center of our lives, and to live for His glory alone.