Anyway, today, I wanted to talk about something that affects us all in life: music. I'm sure those of you who have read previous posts now that I'm very passionate about music, and it's true. Music is an active force in my life. I love listening to music, playing music, writing music, etc. I love the whole lot of it. To me, there is something musical in everybody. We all something that can drive us musically. Some of us are natural born singers (not me). Some of use love learning how to play different musical instruments, whether it be the piccolo or the guitar. Some of use love just sitting down and listening to it. Why is that though? Why do people feel so connected to music? I've got some ideas.
Like I said, people feel connected to music. This could be because the lyrics have a special meaning to them, or they really dig the instrumental patterns and solos, but no matter what, they feel connected. Now, you know this blog is very Christ focused, so I'm exploring this with a Christian mindset. I think people are so connected to music because it connects use to God. Besides prayer, music is a tool God lays out in the Bible to help connect us to him and minister to others. But why? Once again, let's dive in.
Like I said, people feel connected to music. This could be because the lyrics have a special meaning to them, or they really dig the instrumental patterns and solos, but no matter what, they feel connected. Now, you know this blog is very Christ focused, so I'm exploring this with a Christian mindset. I think people are so connected to music because it connects use to God. Besides prayer, music is a tool God lays out in the Bible to help connect us to him and minister to others. But why? Once again, let's dive in.
In Psalm 95:1, it says " Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord. Let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation." Even back in the days of King David, people used music to connect to God. I used this to say this is not a new concept. God intended for us to feel his presence. There is a reason so many people love the book of Psalms. In it, David and other prophets and ministers paint a picture of different emotions through music. Emotions of love, sorrow, anger, and many more are all present. No matter what emotion though, the use it to worship God. So, like I said, it appears to be God's intent for us to worship through music.
Also, God wanted us to minister through others using music. In Ephesians 5:19, it says "Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing make music in your heart to God." It says very plainly at the beginning to use music to uplift others. Minister to others using music. I don't have much to say about this. My creative juices are zapped. Anyway, while writing this, I've decided to share three or four songs each post for you guys to check out. It may be a gospel song, a rock song, or some king of mixture of the two. Either way, I hope you find encouragement in the songs I post. Some will be heavy songs, others lighthearted. Here are the first few.
- "Sing and Be Happy"
- "Let It Rain" by Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton was a genius.
- "My Sweet Lord" by George Harrison
While this song isn't about God and the Christian faith, I can't help but think of Him when I here it. Just ignore the whole "Krishna" part.
Freshly yours,
Honeybagel
Honeybagel
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