Jessica Reedy - Put it On The Alter Lyrics
Lyrics
Hey, let me hear you say, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Let me hear you say, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
It's been a real hard couple of months, you had enough (mm hmm)
But it's been hard for everyone, you're not alone, (uh uh)
You've been hurting way too long, let it go and just move on
Make your way down to the altar, hand it over and leave it there
It's gonna be alright (it's gonna be alright)
It's gonna be alright (it's gonna be alright)
It's gonna be alright (it's gonna be alright)
It's gonna be alright (it's gonna be alright)
So everything that you've been worried about (put it on the altar)
You need Him to work it out, He'll work it out yeah (put it on the altar)
All of your burdens just bring them all down and (put it on the altar)
You're gonna get an answer to your prayer,
If you (put it on the altar)
I know you need a healing (yeah) you're sick of being sick, you need relief
You're tired of the pressure (yeah)
You got all this stress and you need some peace
Come on and get your breakthrough (breakthrough)
Or haven't you been suffering long enough?
Make your way down to the altar, hand it over, leave it there
It's gonna be alright (it's gonna be alright)
It's gonna be alright (it's gonna be alright)
It's gonna be alright (it's gonna be alright)
It's gonna be alright (it's gonna be alright)
So everything that you've been worried about (put it on the altar)
You need Him to work it out, He'll work it out yeah (put it on the altar)
All of your burdens just bring them all down and (put it on the altar)
You're gonna get an answer to your prayer,
If you (put it on the altar)
Oh (oh yes you'll get an answer)
You'll get an answer (answer from the Lord)
Oh yes (oh yes you'll get an answer)
You'll get an answer (answer from the Lord)
So you need to put it on, put it on, put it on (put it on the altar)
So you need to put it on, put it on, put it on (put it on the altar)
Oh prayer (oh prayer) changes (changes things)
See I know it does (oh prayer changes things)
So take it to the Lord in prayer (prayer changes things)
Ask Him anything you want cause (prayer changes things)
Listen, you've been worrying and crying
Crying and worrying
But you're not alone, you're not alone no
See you have a friend in Jesus, and he knows all about it
And He's gonna do what He promised you
So everything that you've been worried about (put it on the altar)
You need Him to work it out, He'll work it out yeah (put it on the altar)
All of your burdens just bring them all down and (put it on the altar)
You're gonna get an answer to your prayer,
If you (put it on the altar)
It's gonna be alright (it's gonna be alright)
It's gonna be alright (it's gonna be alright)
It's gonna be alright (it's gonna be alright)
It's gonna be alright (it's gonna be alright)
So you need to put it on, put it on, put it on (put it on the altar)
So you need to put it on, put it on, put it on (put it on the altar)
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Jessica Reedy - Put It On the Altar
Meaning & Inspiration
Jessica Reedy's "Put It on the Altar," released on November 8, 2011, is a powerful anthem of faith and surrender that resonates deeply with anyone navigating life's trials. The song directly addresses the weariness and struggle that many experience, offering a clear and comforting path forward. It acknowledges the collective burden of difficult seasons, assuring listeners that they are not alone in their pain. The central message is an invitation to release worries, burdens, and sickness to a higher power, specifically framing the act of "putting it on the altar" as a tangible step of spiritual trust. This imagery directly evokes biblical practices of offering sacrifices and laying burdens at God's feet, a concept echoed throughout scripture. For instance, the invitation to "hand it over and leave it there" aligns with Jesus' command in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." The repeated assurance, "It's gonna be alright," serves as a constant reminder of God's faithfulness and His ability to bring resolution, mirroring the promise found in Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
The song emphasizes that seeking divine intervention is not a sign of weakness but a demonstration of profound strength and reliance on God's power to "work it out." The call to bring all burdens and worries to the altar is rooted in the understanding that God is capable of handling what seems overwhelming to us. This is beautifully illustrated in 1 Peter 5:7, which states, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." The lyrics also touch upon the desire for healing and peace, acknowledging the exhaustion that comes from prolonged suffering and pressure. The anticipation of a breakthrough and an answer to prayer is presented as a direct consequence of this act of faith. This resonates with the teaching in Jeremiah 29:12-13: "Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Reedy's encouragement to "take it to the Lord in prayer" and the affirmation that "prayer changes things" underscore the transformative power of communicating with God, a core tenet of Christian life as seen in James 5:16, "The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." Ultimately, "Put It on the Altar" serves as a spiritual lifeline, guiding listeners to a place of hopeful submission, reminding them of God's presence and His ultimate promise of peace and resolution when they surrender their struggles to Him.