Scripture Reflection
Psalm 22:3
"Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel."
Psalm 22:3
Hebrews 10:24–25
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching"
Hebrews 10:24–25
THE HEART (BEAT) BEHIND THE SONG
Held by the Holy Spirit
We Rise is a celebration of what God does when His people come together in worship. Life has a way of filling our hearts with questions, disappointments, responsibilities, and burdens that can leave us feeling exhausted. Sometimes we walk into church carrying more weight than we ever let anyone see.
The song begins with that very picture:
"I came with my heart full of questions, frustration holding me tight. The world around felt so broken, nothing seemed right."
Those words remind me that God never asks us to have everything together before coming into His presence. He simply invites us to come. Then something begins to change.
As worship fills the room, our attention slowly shifts away from everything we've been carrying and back to the One who has been carrying us all along. Our circumstances may not change in that moment, but our hearts do.
The pre-chorus says:
"When we call on Your name, Heaven opens again. Every fear fades away in the sound of Your praise."
There is something deeply powerful about worshiping alongside other believers. Voices that began as individuals become one declaration of faith. Burdens become lighter. Hope begins to rise. We remember that we are not fighting life's battles alone.
The chorus declares:
"El Shaddai, Adonai, El Elyon, You reign forever on Your throne. Every voice lifting high, every heart lifted strong."
Each of these names reveals another part of God's character. El Shaddai reminds us that He is God Almighty. Adonai declares Him as our Lord and Master. El Elyon proclaims Him as the Most High God, sovereign over every circumstance we will ever face. Worship reminds us not only of who God is, but also of who we are because of Him.
Scripture tells us in Psalm 22:3 that God is "enthroned on the praises of Israel." When God's people lift their voices together, our focus shifts from our problems to His greatness. We become increasingly aware of His presence as our hearts are drawn toward Him in praise.
The second verse paints one of my favorite pictures in the song:
"Generations in a circle, harmonies starting to flow. Every voice like a piece of Heaven, together we glow."
That is the beauty of the Church. Young and old, new believers and seasoned saints, each voice joins together to proclaim the same truth: God is worthy. Worship was never meant to be a performance. It was always meant to be a family gathering around our Heavenly Father.
The bridge reminds us why worship matters:
"From brokenness to beauty, from silence to Your sound. You gather us together, Your favor all around."
That is exactly what God does. He gathers weary hearts, replaces despair with hope, and reminds us that we were never meant to walk this journey alone.
Hebrews 10:24–25 encourages believers not to neglect meeting together, but to encourage one another. Every time we gather to worship, we strengthen one another's faith. We leave reminded that God's promises are still true and His presence is still enough.
My prayer is that We Rise reminds you to never underestimate the power of worship. Come with your questions. Come with your burdens. Come with your joy. Come with your brokenness. Lift your voice alongside other believers and remember that the God who reigns forever is still worthy of your praise.
When we lift our eyes to Him, our hearts begin to rise. And together, in His presence, we rise.
Reflection & Study
Questions Worth Wrestling With
1. Have you ever walked into church carrying a heavy burden and left with a renewed sense of hope? What changed?
2. When life feels overwhelming, do you naturally draw closer to God and His people, or do you tend to pull away?
3. The song begins, "I came with my heart full of questions." What questions or burdens are you carrying into God's presence today?
4. What do the names El Shaddai, Adonai, and El Elyon teach you about God's power, authority, and faithfulness?
5. Have you ever experienced God's peace during worship, even though your circumstances hadn't changed?
6. Why do you think God designed His people to worship together rather than always worshiping alone?
7. Which lyric from We Rise speaks most deeply to your heart, and why?
8. Is there someone in your church family who has encouraged your faith simply by worshiping alongside you?
9. How does remembering that God is still on His throne change the way you face your current circumstances?
10. What would it look like for you to enter worship each week expecting God to meet you there?
Live It Out
● Begin your next time of worship by intentionally setting aside your worries and focusing your heart on who God is before thinking about what you need.
● Spend time this week reading Psalm 22 and Hebrews 10:24–25, asking God to deepen your appreciation for worship and Christian community.
● If you've been away from church or disconnected from other believers, take one step this week toward reconnecting with your church family.
● During your next worship service, pay close attention to the words you're singing. Let them become your personal prayer to God rather than simply lyrics on a screen.
● Encourage someone at church this week with a kind word, a prayer, or an act of encouragement. You never know how much they may need it.
● Remember this truth: Worship doesn't always change your circumstances immediately, but it always has the power to change your perspective by lifting your eyes to the One who reigns forever.
Lyrics:
We Rise
Misty Lahoe
Intro
Holy, holy, holy
Lord God Most High
Verse 1
I came with my heart full of questions
Frustration holding me tight
The world around felt so broken
Nothing seemed right
But voices rising in wonder
Hope lifting up from inside
You met us here in Your presence
And our hearts arise
Pre-Chorus
When we call on Your name
Heaven opens again
Every fear fades away
In the sound of Your praise
Chorus
El Shaddai, Adonai, El Elyon
You reign forever on Your throne
Every voice lifting high
Every heart lifted strong
Your glory fills this holy place
Your divine favor floods this space
We rise in Your presence
We rise in Your presence
Verse 2
Generations in a circle
Harmonies starting to flow
Every voice like a piece of Heaven
Together we glow
Dancing in light from above us
White clouds of mercy and love
Humbled and filled with Your wonder
Our hearts rise up
Bridge
From brokenness to beauty
From silence to Your sound
You gather us together
Your favor all around
We turn and lift our voices
We dance before Your throne
Your glory shining through us
We know we're not alone
Chorus
El Shaddai, Adonai, El Elyon
You reign forever on Your throne
Every voice lifting high
Every heart lifted strong
Your glory fills this holy place
Your divine favor floods this space
We rise in Your presence
We rise in Your presence
Final Chorus
We rise in Your presence
We rise in Your presence
Hearts alive in Your presence
Hearts alive in Your presence
El Shaddai, Adonai, El Elyon
God Most High upon the throne
Every voice lifting high
Every heart lifted strong
Your glory fills this holy place
Your divine favor floods this space
We rise in Your presence
Our hearts arise
Outro
Holy, holy, holy
Lord God Most High
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