Garth Brooks and Worship

Garth Brooks and Worship
By Larry Linville

I dreamed I went to worship
in a great big concert hall
with seats as far as you can see
and the ceiling was so tall.

Then the music started loudly
and the lights began to flash
as Garth Brooks came running
while I heard the cymbals crash.

The crowd stood and waved their arms
as they sang on every song
at full volume each one sang
and they never got it wrong.

Then my dream took a crazy turn
as only in dreams it could
and Jesus Christ was standing
where moments ago Garth stood.

I began to see excitement
that worship seldom reveals
with people showing the depth
of where every person feels.

“Friends in Low Places” seemed to
explore our lives lived in sin
but “We Shall Be Free” gave us
the joy to smile, shout, and grin.

“The Dance” reminded us of joy
when we surrender all our cares
and recall when things are unclear
as he sings “Unanswered Prayers.”

“Thunder Rolls” reminds of power
when Jesus died on the cross
“If Tomorrow Never Comes”
helps us survive every loss.

We feel how the disciples felt
when the tomb was all sealed up
but our joy returned when we heard
“Ain’t Goin’ Down til The Sun Comes up.”

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