Grace So Glorious - The turmoil at Elevation Church

Grace So Glorious - Elevation Worship

This song has been on repeat for me day after day, week after week. When I first listened to it, it left no deep impression on me, but it an impression nonetheless. The melody wasn't anything I found too mind-blowing, but the way the words flowed really left me curious for more. 

I listened to it again. After an hour of listening to other things, I put it on again. It really grew on me. 

The song reminds me of a hymn. It's simple and earnest, and not overly heavy. 

I really do enjoy how Elevation Worship writes songs which, for the majority, center on the character of God. On the other hand, you can have some worship songs that have tendencies to be "man-centered". I find Elevation very refreshing a lot of the time.

The song just paints the picture of the love of God, and the magnitude of grace. 

Other than that, I don't have much to say about this song, as it speaks for itself. There are just songs such as this that make my heart resonate with the words and melody. Songs like this make my heart long and ache to worship and to see the glory of God. 

Enjoy.

*Edit*
In light of the recent blow up about Elevation Church and its pastor Steven Furtick, I still do not take back all I have said about Elevation's worship. 

The church leadership may be distorted and in need of guidance and restoration, however their worship to me stands alone. The music lyrically expresses truth, and proper doctrine. Whatever they use their songs for or how they worship is none of my business nor my concern, so long as the songs, apart from their back story, lead me into worship because they are rooted in truth. 

Much like Paul, as he explained how some preach the gospel out of envy, and strife, and others from goodwill, what does it matter as long as the gospel is preached? (Phil. 1:15). All that to say, that though the intention and motive behind the delivery is flawed, when the gospel itself is preached, in its fullness, that is what matters. We ought not continue to share the gospel out of wrong motivation, but the end point is that God can redeem all things. 

The image and reputation of Elevation Church's pastor has now tainted the worship songs, a shame and unfortunate consequence.

One cannot ignore that Elevation Church is still a part of the body of Christ, misled though they be. As much as people can be in the wrong, they are still in need of grace and guidance. I cannot and will not wish the worst on them, nor can I say "I'm glad I'm not one of them." No one should be left in the darkness to wander.God's leading is to be sought in this situation, and his grace is to be extended. 

Prayer is the primary action in response to this situation that we must now put into practice. 
Who are they to me? They are members of the body of Christ. My church, your church, etc, each make up a chunk of Christ's body, and we need to care for each member. 

Instead of judging and condemning we must act by the leading of the Holy Spirit. I had thought the clear calling would be to healing and disciplining but as a friend so aptly reminded me, God does give us over to our sinful desires when we continue to live in sin and refuse to repent. And also as in 1 Corinthians 5:5, even more drastic discipline must be carried out when sin is allowed to run rampant over and over. 

But in all things, always pray. Always seek God's leading before condemning.