Disclosure: I am honored to announce that I am an As You Wish Pottery Ambassador! I look forward to sharing my pottery adventures with you over the next months! 

Have you heard the song Background by LeCrae? Having an eleven year old son means that I listen to a fair share of Christian rap. (and I kinda love it).

I could play the background.
I could play the background.
Cause I know sometimes I get in the way.
So won’t You take the lead, lead, lead, lead, lead.
So won’t You take the lead, lead, lead, lead, lead.
And I can play the background, the background.
And You can take the lead.

It’s evident You run the show, so let me back down.
You take the leading role, and I’ll play the background.
I know I miss my cues, know I forget my lines
I’m sticking to Your script, and I’m reading all Your signs.
I don’t need my name in lights.
I don’t need a starring role.
And why gain the whole wide world, if I’m just gon’ loose my soul.
And my ways ain’t pure if I don’t live according to Your Word.
I can’t endure this life without Your wisdom being heard.
So word to every dancer for a pop star,
Cause we all play the background, but mine’s a Rock Star.
Yeah. So if you need me I’ll be stage right.
Prayin’ the whole world will start embracing stage fright.
So let me fall back and stop giving my suggestions
Cause when I follow my obsessions I end up confessing.
That I’m not that impressive, matter of fact I’m who I are.
A trail of star dust leading to the Superstar.

Lecrae – Background Lyrics | MetroLyrics

I am so good at seeking attention.

I am outstanding at craving recognition.

I want my name in lights. I want my starring role.

None of those things line up with having a servant’s heart – the heart that I want to have.

I made myself a little breakfast plate at As You Wish Pottery to remind myself of my word for this year – Background.

It doesn’t make sense does it? Society tells us to stand up and take credit, push to the front of the line, get out there and promote yourself.

Well, this year, I want to promote the One who I owe it all to.

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