You Are Holy: Scripture and Reflection

Scripture Connections

Isaiah 6:1–7 — Holy before the holy God

Psalm 99:1–9 — Worship the holy King

Psalm 63:1–8 — Worship with uplifted hands

Romans 8:9–16 — The Spirit’s witness and indwelling

2 Corinthians 3:17–18 — Beholding glory and being transformed

Hebrews 4:14–16 — Drawing near through Christ

Revelation 4:8–11 — The worship of heaven

From the Journey

“You Are Holy” is one of the first praise songs I wrote that was sung in congregational worship. As is often the case, it grew out of time alone with my guitar and prayer, as I reflected on what I was learning from the Bible and the witness of "Your Spirit deep inside me testifying You are here."

In this song, I was contemplating the wonders and mysteries of God—his holiness and perfection, his love for me, and the presence of the Holy Spirit in worship and prayer. I was not always very good at focusing my thoughts during prayer time. Yet, with a guitar in hand, my emotions often found expression through song, and I experienced a growing sense of connection with God.

The song remains a simple response of praise: an attempt to put words to the awe I felt before God’s holiness and to the comfort I found in worshiping him.

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

God is greater than I can fully describe or comprehend. Which of God’s attributes draw me toward him in prayer and worship? How do his holiness, love, glory, or faithfulness shape my response to him? (Isaiah 6:1–7; Psalm 99:1–9)

What settings or practices help me worship God attentively—gathering with my congregation, worshiping privately, singing, silence, prayer, Scripture reading, or another practice? How can I participate sincerely without feeling pressured to imitate someone else’s outward expression? (Psalm 63:1–8; Romans 12:1–2)

What might it mean for me to worship God “from my heart”? How can I make space to respond to God with honesty, reverence, and praise in prayer and daily life? (Psalm 63:5–8; John 4:23–24)