Waco, Texas seems to be the hub for influential Christians. If you’re a fan of HGTV, you probably are familiar with Chip and Joanna Gains who also hail from the southern state. However, the dynamic design duo aren’t the only people using their talents to spread God’s message. Studying at Baylor University in Waco, David Crowder realized that while Baylor was a Christian university, the majority of students did not attend church. Crowder took several steps to try and reverse the trend, including becoming a worship leader and writing—you guessed it—uplifting Christian songs. Crowder’s dedication to Christ at such a young age launched him into a career in the Christian music industry, where he remains to be a top-charting artist to this day. Let’s take a look at one of his most popular songs “Come as You Are.”
“Come as You Are” is the ultimate anthem for anyone who is hurting emotionally or spiritually. Crowder sings about being at your lowest point and realizing that you need help:
Come out of sadness
From wherever you’ve been
Come broken hearted
Let rescue begin
Come find your mercy
Oh sinner come kneel
As the first verse ends, Crowder reminds us of our temporary placement on Earth, and how we should focus on heavenly forces saying:
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal
By the time the chorus winds up, Crowder has taken all those who are listening into a complete state of surrender—encouraging everyone to “come home” to Christ:
So lay down your burdens
Lay down your shame
All who are broken
Lift up your face
Oh wanderer come home
You’re not too far
So lay down your hurt
Lay down your heart
Come as you are
Crowder reminds us all that Christ is the only one who can relieve us from our sadness, our guilt, our shame. When things seem so hopeless and you have nowhere to go or no one else to turn to, God is there waiting with open arms to accept you. Even with your flaws, your mistakes, and your scars– God treasures you. It’s never too late to come back to Christ and let him work in your life. Take some time to listen to the full song—you might learn more about yourself and your relationship with Christ than you think!
Post written by Katie Karpinski
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