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Inclusion of “My Jesus” on American Idol
By Jennifer McClure | April 11, 2008
So it appears that something influenced someone at AI to use the original lyrics of “My Jesus” in the song “Shout to the Lord” on last night’s show. All I’ll say about that is I’m glad they got it right this time. The conclusion I believe I’m coming to concerning my personal take on all of this is comparative to something that took place in biblical times. In the time before Jesus, the Old Testament records occurrences when sacred objects were captured or stolen out of the temple by an invading force and then set up in a temple of another god. Like a sacred object is still beautiful and special wherever it is displayed, this song retains its beauty and uniqueness wherever it is performed. But the lack of personal meaning behind the song for the performers, for me, seems to taint the use of the song insomuch that it is not sung out of a motivation to give praise and glory to God as it is to bring attention, even glory, to the singers. But even as I write these thoughts I can’t help but wonder how many church services this past Sunday morning the same was true for the worship leader or members of the worship team.
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April 23rd, 2008 at 12:20 pm
I agree with you that someone got it right on American Idol. However, you sound very cynical when you say,
“…the lack of personal meaning behind the song for the performers, for me, seems to taint the use of the song insomuch that it is not sung out of a motivation to give praise and glory to God as it is to bring attention, even glory, to the singers.”
How do you know what is in the singer’s hearts? My advice to you is not to give up hope that there are still some God loving people still left out there. It is obvious that God was at work in someone during the making of this American Idol episode. Perhaps it was just that, a God loving person.
I pray that you will have peace and joy today.
April 23rd, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Good point, Kim, concerning my assumption that there was a lack of personal meaning behind the song for the performers. You make a good point. Thanks for your comment!