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It's only taken me nearly two years to complete this blog series... but better late than never right? :)

"Little One" is the sixth song on my 7-track EP "New Day" and the most requested song for me to play whenever I perform somewhere. It only seemed fitting that I would wait until I was expecting my own "little one" to actually sit down and write the story behind it.

I still remember where I was when I wrote it. It was in our 700 square foot duplex in Alabama, as I was sitting and thinking about how precious we are to God. My heart was filled with a glimpse of God's love for us as His children, His "little ones" and not just as the grown-up people we try so hard to be. As you may have read in past "Behind the Music" stories, Josh and I were experiencing one of the most difficult years of our lives. His younger brother had recently passed away from cancer and my mom was serving time in jail. If there was ever a time we needed comforting, it was then. As I sat down to write, the words poured from my heart with ease. It was a song from God to me, and I felt His peace and love so strong in that moment.

Little one, my love for you outweighs the sun Little one, I see your efforts undone Little one, I hear you Crying for me to help you get through it all, little one

This song is so special to me, because it brought back the emotions and love I felt when I first came to know Jesus at six years old. Then, I truly understood the love of my Father in Heaven. I think the older I got, the more my view of God became distorted. He became my "Boss" and I became His worker, like an employee -  instead of embracing my role as His precious child. This type of view of God made Him distant, not close and dictating, not comforting. Throwing off this mindset and looking through the eyes of God, this song became so real to me.

Little one, I give you breath for each day Little one, I watch as you smile and play Little one, I've held you when moments are faint and the sting of death is great, little one 

And then, out of nowhere the thought crossed my mind... God sees us in every situation we face, but how many times do we see Him in those same situations?  And so I wrote...

In every step you take In the things you see Don't forget to look for Me 

My God was walking with me through all the pain and trials of that last year, just as He had walked with me since I was a little girl. But because my view was distorted, I often missed out on how God was working through it all.

Little one, I'm right here by your side Little one, I've seen every tear that you've cried Little one, my heart breaks for your pain It's for you I've made a way, little one

Little one, the time is over too soon Little one, your life is just like the moon Little one, don't let it pass without a reply Little one, who am I?

That last verse really hit me hard. God desires for us to know Him... like He knows us. He desires that we have faith like a child, and not only does He desire it... but He requires it. This life can so quickly pass us by and we can so often miss God in the process. This song helped me understand God's love for us in a new way. As ironic as it sounds, I was teaching myself these truths as I was writing them. I've said this before, but I literally felt like a pen in God's hand. It's nothing mind-blowing or Grammy-winning on my part - it is just a simple song about the simple truth that we are and will always be God's "little ones."

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart." - Jeremiah 1:5

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." - Matthew 19:14

"I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." - Mark 10:15

I pray today that you will see God as the loving Father He is and longs to be in our lives.

Click here to listen: [audio:http://cassidyrobinson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/06-Little-One.mp3|titles=Little One]

Purchase "Little One" here. 

Two years ago I sat down to write my first "worship" song. I was reading Scripture and was inspired by this verse in Psalms.

The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. - Psalm 18:2

Stronghold. A word that is not commonly used today, at least not in a positive sense. But I am so thankful that God is my strength and more specifically, the true stronghold in my life. He lifts me, He carries me, He saves me. I need Him everyday.

So this song really began my journey into writing more corporate worship music. I have always been the "story-teller" type of songwriter, just writing what goes on in my life. This is what comes most naturally for me. But in the past couple years, writing songs that people can sing and cry out to God has become an exciting challenge! What do I want to say to God? What do I want to praise Him for? These questions fuel my writing. And I have been so blessed to find awesome people to share this passion with.

The Watermark Worship album is a collection of songs written by my good friends, Tim and Emily Flowers, Bradley Roper and myself (with a few covers you may be familiar with). They are so talented and passionate about worship and leading others to Jesus. I miss these guys so much! It was such a blessing to be able to record this album for Watermark Church. All the proceeds will go to fund mission trips around the world!! This warms my heart. Know that your money is a donation to further God's kingdom, not a paycheck for any of us.

So... go buy it now, on iTunes and be blessed.

Worship Leaders: You can find the chords/lyrics for four of the songs that I wrote on the album: Stronghold, None Like You, Redeemed and Be Glorified at the top of this page. Feel free to use them in your church! 

  Track Listing:

1. Stronghold 2. None Like You 3. You Satisfy 4. O' My Soul 5. Redeemed 6. Give Me Jesus 7. 10,000 Reasons 8. Be Glorified 9. I Stand Amazed 10. It is Well (You are with Me)

Since becoming a follower of Christ when I was six years old, I have been on a life long journey of becoming more like Him. After all, isn't that what you do when you are a follower of something? But this journey has definitely not been an easy one. There are times when I feel like I stick out like a SORE, very sore thumb in this world. And there are times when I feel like I am a Debbie downer to people because of choices I make (for myself) to follow after the example of Jesus. It may not be anything like the suffering felt by the disciples (and others across the world, even today), but I don't think it's easy in any regard. It just looks different for us in America. And if it seems to be easy at any point, then that's usually a signal that I'm not walking in the shadow of Christ.

Let's just say... I have a long way to go.

One of the most interesting teachings of Jesus, to me, are the Beatitudes. Jesus usually made his disciples and followers aware of the troubles that would be coming their way because of Him. But this time he approached it from another direction. Using the word "blessed," (which translates to happy) Jesus repeated some characteristics of those that would be inheriting the kingdom of heaven and called sons of God. I've listened to a few sermons preached on this passage and the question raised is, "Does this mean that these are characteristics of believers?" And from what I read and know of Jesus' teaching, I believe this to be true.

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when men reviled you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so men persecuted the prophets who were before you."

- Jesus, Matthew 5:3-12

So in my journey of following Christ, these Beatitudes have become more and more of an encouragement in my life. Just the other day, I sat down to read over them and the poet inside of me jumped at the realization that... "Hey, there are slant rhymes all throughout this passage!" I wondered if I could put these together in a song, so I got my guitar out and tried. (I may be 8 1/2 months pregnant, but this belly won't get in the way!) I fumbled my way through some different keys, trying to find a good fit and groove - but overall this song was written straight from Scripture. I want to say, "I hope you are blessed by it,"  but enjoying a song does not seem to be on top of the list of blessings that Jesus encourages. ;)

In any case, I hope this encourages you fellow followers of Christ as you continue on this journey of becoming more like the truly blessed.

These are the Blessed

Blessed are the poor for theirs is the kingdom Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted for they will be comforted

Blessed are the meek for they will inherit Blessed are those who seek and hunger for righteousness these are the blessed

these are the blessed these are the blessed

Blessed are the merciful for they'll receive mercy Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see our God for they will see our God

these are the blessed these are the blessed these are the blessed

To the peacemakers and the persecuted Rejoice, for great is your reward

these are the blessed these are the blessed these are the blessed these are the blessed