Where I belong

So, i was super excited when Cory Asbury joined the Bethel Music team just recently, i loved him and his heart of worship from iHOP-KC. Cory has this deep relationship with God, and translates his encounter in the finest lyrics to sing.

One of his songs 'where i belong' ministers to me, and alot. He shared his song story with the Bethel team, and recorded an acoustic version at the Bethel Music studio.

Find below.

Blessings!

The song “Where I Belong” was birthed out of a time of spontaneous worship during a worship set at IHOP-KC. During this set, my team and I were singing and studying Psalm 84, a psalm of the sons of Korah centered on their desire for God’s presence.

 How beautiful are the places where You live, O Lord of all! My soul wants and even becomes weak from wanting to be in the house of the Lord. My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. -Psalm 84:1-2

This psalm speaks of God’s “dwelling place” or the “courts of the Lord.” As we were singing about wanting to be with Him where He is, the Lord began to speak to my wife, Anna, about finding belonging and acceptance in His presence. As she was struck with this revelation she began to sing the chorus “I’ve finally found where I belong…in Your presence…to be with You”. There was a tangible tenderness in the room as she sang this truth and I noticed many people really being touched by the Lord in this moment.As we continued to sing the chorus, the Lord started speaking to me that just as we enjoy His presence and long for His presence, He enjoys us and takes delight in us. It was this truth that sparked the chorus “I am my Beloved’s and He is mine, so come into Your garden and take delight in me.” I was blown away by the fact that God could delight in me despite my weakness and failure. His love and affection washed over us that evening in a really unique way that I will never forget. We sang those choruses for weeks and weeks before I crafted them into a song. As a worshipper and songwriter, I am deeply thankful for prophetic moments such as this.

*culled from Bethel Music Blog