Doug has a national and international ministry working with children and song writing. In 1996 his song ""We Want To See Jesus Lifted High"" was chosen as the theme for the global March for Jesus event and was sung in 176 countries by some 25 million people. Doug has also worked with singer / song writer Noel Richards for over ten years and as well as playing lead guitar for him he has also co-written a number of songs with him that have featured on Noel's albums.
Doug has a vision to see Jesus lighting a flame in the hearts of children that will spread like wildfire. Doug's heart is to present the gospel in fun, lively ways and to challenge children to build their friendship with God and to realise how important they are to him. He uses action songs, puppets, tricks, juggling and all manner of other exciting visual methods to catch the children's imagination.
With his team he travels the UK widely putting on family praise parties, seminars and ""adult"" celebrations as well as running the 8-11's work at conferences including Spring Harvest which this year attracted up to 875 children per day!
He also runs his own annual "Duggies Summer Weeks" which this year was attended by over 1000 mainly unchurched children and young people aged 5-14 during two weeks in August. Doug strives for quality in all that he does and the summer weeks programme included Go karting, Lazer quest, wildlife encounters, the infamous ""gunge tank"", quad bikes, numerous bouncy activities and stacks more.
Doug wants children to thoroughly enjoy themselves at his events - but also to meet with God in powerful ways, and be equipped to be used by God to see amazing things happen.
Doug has also recorded several albums for "Kingsway Music" which feature fun action songs, anointed adult worship tracks and high energy dance tracks.
Have we made our God too small?
Doug Horley Lyrics
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Have we made our God too small?
He made the heavens and earth
And He reigns on high
Yet He′s got the time for you and I
Have we made our God too small, too small?
Have we made our God too small?
And He reigns on high
Yet He's got the time for you and I
See the glory of God light up the sky
As the clouds proclaim He reigns on high
See the huge expanse of the oceans wide
And the billion stars that grace the sky
I am awed by the power
Awed by the marks of God all around me
Yet I′m humbled every day
By my unbelieving ways
I really, really want it to change
Have we made our God too small, too small?
Have we made our God too small?
He made the heavens and earth
And He reigns on high
Yet He's got the time for you and I
Have we made our God too small, too small?
Have we made our God too small?
He made the heavens and earth
And He reigns on high
Yet He's got the time for you and I
See the glory of God light up the sky
As the clouds proclaim He reigns on high
See the huge expanse of the oceans wide
And the billion stars that grace the sky
I am awed by the power
Awed by the marks of God all around me
Yet I′m humbled every day
By my unbelieving ways
(Oh) I really, really want it to change
Have we made our God too small, too small?
Have we made our God too small?
He made the heavens and earth
And He reigns on high
Yet He′s got the time for you and I
Have we made our God too small, too small?
Have we made our God too small?
He made the heavens and earth
And He reigns on high
Yet He's got the time for you and I
Oh, have we made our God too small, too small?
Have we made our God too small?
He made the heavens and earth
And He reigns on high
Yet He′s got the time for you and I
Have we made our God too small, too small?
Have we made our God too small?
He made the heavens and earth
And He reigns on high
Yet He's got the time for you and I
The song "Have we made our God too small?" by Doug Horley is a reflective and introspective song. The artist poses a question that demands a subtle and reflective response from listeners. It reminds the audience of the greatness and power of God who created the heavens and earth and reigns on high. Horley sings about how nature continues to proclaim God's glory and majesty, from the clouds to the ocean and billion stars in the sky. He acknowledges how he feels awed by the power and marks of God's presence all around him, yet humbled by his unbelieving ways.
Horley questions whether people have made God too small in their minds and hearts. Have people reduced God to only be available to a certain group of people or in certain situations? The artist believes that this is not the case. He believes that God's love and grace are available to all people. The song is an invitation to reflect on one's thoughts and actions towards God and to let go of any limiting beliefs about who God is and who God can be in their life.
In conclusion, "Have we made our God too small?" is a call to recognize the vastness and greatness of God, as well as acknowledging human flawed perceptions towards God. The song reminds listeners that although they may feel small and insignificant, God has infinite love and grace for them. It's a beautiful reminder to always seek to expand one's understanding of God and not to limit their perception of the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
Have we made our God too small, too small?
Are we underestimating God's power and presence in our lives?
He made the heavens and earth
God has created everything in the universe.
And He reigns on high
God is in control of everything, and is above all.
Yet He′s got the time for you and I
Despite His greatness, God cares about each and every one of us individually.
See the glory of God light up the sky
The beauty and magnificence of nature is a reflection of God's glory.
As the clouds proclaim He reigns on high
The natural world represents God's power and control over everything.
See the huge expanse of the oceans wide
The vastness and depth of the sea represents the infinite nature of God.
And the billion stars that grace the sky
The countless stars in the sky represent the boundless creativity and greatness of God.
I am awed by the power
The immense power and majesty of God inspire reverence and respect.
Awed by the marks of God all around me
The signs of God's presence and influence can be seen all around us.
Yet I′m humbled every day
Despite God's power, I am humbled by my own limitations and smallness.
By my unbelieving ways
I am often skeptical or doubtful of God's presence and power.
I really, really want it to change
I desire to have a stronger faith and belief in God.
Contributed by Jake P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.