In the grand scheme of a worship service there is often a time, right after the gathering songs, where you have a praise song. Now, when I have worked as a worship director this is always where I would try and put a fast uplifting song. So that means, I have a fast gathering song and a fast praise song right next to each other… not very dynamic. With “My Praise” I wanted to go for a praise song that was big, slow, and worshipful… I think I got it.

If you have the type of service where the pastor speaks right after the gathering songs, maybe they give announcements, then “My Praise” can help to facilitate the emotional transition from a spirited gathering song into a set of readings, which often comes after the worship songs in the order of worship. The large feel of the song and long melodies should help to engage your congregation and set a sense of peace. So after the song is over and the congregation sits for the first set of readings, they will hopefully be transitioned into a peaceful mindset instead of trying to come down from the excitement from a loud praise song.

Listen to “My Praise” on YouTube.