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.
Let's Make God Happy/I Wanna Be a Blooming Tree
Doug Horley Lyrics
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Make choices that really light up His eyes
Bring a smile to the face of the King
Say no to sin and make him grin from ear to ear
Let's make God happy with the way we live our daily lives
Make choices that really light up His eyes
Bring a smile to the face of the King
I wanna be a tree that's bearing fruit
That God had pruned and caused to shoot
Oh, up in the sky so very, very high
I wanna be, I wanna be a blooming tree
God has promised His Holy Spirit
Will water our roots and help us grow
Listen and obey and before you know it
Your fruits will start to grow, grow, grow, grow, grow
You'll be a tree that's bearing fruit
With a very, very, very strong root
Bright colours like daisies
More fruit than Sainsbury's
You'll be a blooming tree
I wanna be a tree that's bearing fruit
That God had pruned and caused to shoot
Oh, up in the sky so very, very high
I wanna be, I wanna be a blooming tree
God has promised His Holy Spirit
Will water our roots and help us grow
Listen and obey and before you know it
Your fruits will start to grow, grow, grow, grow, grow
You'll be a tree that's bearing fruit
With a very, very, very strong root
Bright colours like daisies
More fruit than Sainsbury's
You'll be a blooming tree
Bright colours like daisies
More fruit than Sainsbury's
You'll be a blooming tree
That's right!
The lyrics of the song "Let's Make God Happy/I Wanna Be a Blooming Tree" by Doug Horley express the importance of making choices that please God and bring joy to Him. The song encourages listeners to say no to sin and live a life that lights up God's eyes and brings a smile to His face. The desire to be a blooming tree that bears fruit is used as a metaphor for living a life that is fruitful and pleasing to God.
In the song, the promise of the Holy Spirit to help us grow and bear fruit is emphasized, and the importance of listening and obeying God is stressed. The imagery of a tree that has been pruned and caused to shoot up high in the sky is used to convey the idea of growth and development in one's spiritual life.
The lyrics are a call to action for listeners to live a life that honors God and bears fruit. The song affirms that this is possible with the help of the Holy Spirit and through obedience and growth. Overall, the lyrics express a positive and hopeful outlook on living a life that pleases God.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's make God happy with the way we live our daily lives
We can bring joy to God by the choices we make and the way we live our life every day
Make choices that really light up His eyes
Making choices that are pleasing to God and that bring Him joy
Bring a smile to the face of the King
Our actions can make God happy and bring joy to His heart
Say no to sin and make him grin from ear to ear
Choosing to resist temptation and avoid sin can bring great happiness to God
I wanna be a tree that's bearing fruit
The desire to be fruitful and productive in our walk with God
That God had pruned and caused to shoot
Trusting in God's guidance and direction for our lives as we grow and mature in our faith
Oh, up in the sky so very, very high
A picture of the growth and maturity we seek in our spiritual lives
I wanna be, I wanna be a blooming tree
The desire to bear fruit and be fruitful in our relationship with God
God has promised His Holy Spirit
God has given us His Spirit to help and guide us in our spiritual journeys
Will water our roots and help us grow
The Holy Spirit is the source of our growth and spiritual vitality
Listen and obey and before you know it
Our willingness to listen to God's voice and obey His commands is key to our spiritual growth
Your fruits will start to grow, grow, grow, grow, grow
As we continue to follow God's leading and remain faithful, we will bear fruit in our lives
With a very, very, very strong root
Developing a strong foundation in our faith, rooted deeply in our relationship with God
Bright colours like daisies
Our lives will be vibrant and beautiful, reflecting the character of God and His love
More fruit than Sainsbury's
A humorous comparison to emphasize the abundance of fruit that will be produced in our lives when we follow God
You'll be a blooming tree
A declaration of the fulfillment that comes from following God and bearing fruit in our lives
That's right!
An enthusiastic affirmation of the truth and joy that come from following God wholeheartedly
Contributed by Bailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.