Many years ago,during the short window of time between college and seminary, I served as an interim at an area mission church.  At the end of every service, which would often number three a week, we would make a circle at the edge of the sanctuary, hold hands, and sing “Love Lifted Me” (always being sure to raise our hands when we sang “lifted”).  It was a sign of their community and a tradition that I still think about two decades later.

I recently came across a “new” version of the song,  verses and chorus intact but with a more modern bridge.  It’s an example of the current trend in worship to stand around and sing together, too.  I shared the video yesterday morning with everyone at school as a way to mark the beginning of the new year while also nodding to our theme, Rescued.  Here’s the video.  Play it loud and in the background if needed.  It’s a nice reminder of many things, including the way God lifts us up in Jesus.