A Little Longer

As we listen to the heartfelt lyrics of "A Little Longer" by Bethel Music, we are reminded of the beautiful relationship we are invited to have with our Heavenly Father. The song echoes the sentiments found in Psalm 27:8, "My heart says of you, 'Seek his face!' Your face, LORD, I will seek." It's a call to spend time in the presence of God, not out of obligation, but out of love and adoration.

The lyrics, "What can I do for You, What can I bring to You, What kind of song would You like me to sing," reflect our human tendency to feel the need to do something to earn God's love or approval. We often find ourselves asking, "What can I do for God?" But the truth is, God doesn't need anything from us. Acts 17:25 says, "And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else." 

The song then transitions to God's response, "You don't have to do a thing, Just simply be with me and let those things go." This mirrors the message in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." God doesn't want our works; He wants our hearts. He wants us to be still in His presence, to know Him, to love Him, and to let go of our worries and anxieties.

The chorus, "'Cause I can't thank You enough," is a beautiful expression of gratitude towards God. It's a reminder of the countless blessings we receive from Him daily, and yet, our thanks will never be enough. This sentiment is echoed in Psalm 106:1, "Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."

The song ends with the lyrics, "So I’ll wait here at Your feet, It’s where I want to be, Your voice I’ll follow, Jesus You are everything to me." This is a declaration of our love for God and our desire to be in His presence, to hear His voice, and to follow His lead. It's a reflection of the sentiment in Psalm 63:1, "You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water."

As we reflect on this song and the corresponding scriptures, let's ask ourselves: Are we spending time with God out of love or obligation? Are we still in His presence, listening to His voice, and following His lead? Are we expressing our gratitude to Him for His endless love and blessings? Let's take a moment to examine our hearts and realign our focus on God, not on what we can do for Him, but on what He has already done for us. Let's love on Him a little longer, because we are in love with Him.