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"Heartbeat" by Laura Leighe - Dancing in Worship


Here's a song that's more or less been stuck in my head since I heard it. It's called 'Heartbeat' by Laura Leighe and is what Laura calls a "reggaeton-influenced Christian pop duet" that's all about surrendering to God's rhythm and dancing in worship, no matter what life throws your way. 

Laura Leighe - HeartbeatThe lyrics remind me of two scriptures: "Praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe." - Psalm 150:4 (NIV) and "Wearing a linen ephod, David was dancing before the Lord with all his might." - 2 Samuel 6:14 (NIV). Maybe I'm a bit prejudiced because the song reminds us of our own thoughts when we founded "Christian Dance" years ago and picked a name. Focusing on music that allows us to feel joy and causes us (our hearts) to dance for God, a pure form of worship that we know is pleasing to God.

The lyrics are about surrendering our control and trusting in God's plan. Laura sings, "I bet you find your life when you give it all away," finding your true purpose when you let God take control. The music is infectious, with catchy beats, reflecting the joy that a relationship with God brings. "Step to your heartbeat, baby, just keep on dancing, don't stop, lookin' up," an invitation to lose yourself in worship and look upward to God to guide you.

Today's world can really be overwhelming. It's so easy to get caught up in the chaos and experience difficulty hearing God's whispering guidance. There are multiple messages in this song, but maybe the most important one is to stop fighting against the current. Instead, just step into God's rhythm and let Him guide you. Go ahead, give this song a listen, and let the beat of 'Heartbeat' move you closer to God.

(Related scripture: Psalm 150:4; Romans 12:1; 2 Samuel 6:14)

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