I first heard this song at MOPS last year and loved it.  Danny Oertli, a local singer/songwriter, shared some of his music with us and there wasn’t a dry eye in the room.  This song reminds me that even the day-to-day tasks of motherhood can be acts of worship to my Savior.  It reminds me that caring for my family and raising up two young souls for Jesus is the most important job I could have.

I’ve included the lyrics below the video;  I hope you enjoy the song as much as I do!

Check out more about Danny Oertli here.

IF EVER YOU WORSHIPED
Words and music by Danny Oertli

It wasn’t that long ago
You were a girl all alone
There was no way to know
How soon you’d have kids of your own

Now you’re the first one awake
The last one asleep
Cleaning and making your plans
And there are days when it feels
Like there’s no time to pray
You wonder if God understands

CHORUS:
But if ever you worshiped it’s now
If ever you kept your vow
You may not understand how
But if ever you worshiped it’s now

The memory of leaves in the fall
Walking through the canyons so tall
God was so close in it all
Now your chance to worship seems small

You’re the first one to taste
But the last one to eat
When everyone goes their own way
And it’s your name that’s called
In the deep of the night
One more hour of sleep floats away

CHORUS

Every shirt that you fold
Every nose that you blow
Is a gift to the Father above
Every lunch that is made
Every game that is played
Is an offering of love

CHORUS