Psalm 92:1 - "It is good to praise the Lord and make music to Your name, O Most High."
One of my favorite ways to get into God's presence is to play some gooooood music. It is one of the quickest ways to change my mood, no matter my mood.
When I'm frustrated with work, I do my best to take a quick break and go for a run with worship music blasting. It's so freeing to just run with my arms wide open as I cry out to God. It's like running into the arms of my most perfect Father. I'm thankful for the time I get to spend with Him. (I'm also thankful Planet Fitness hasn't hit the lunk alarm for my flamboyant treadmill routine.)
When I'm hurting, I almost always turn towards a song. There's a song for just about every sadness I feel.
When I'm late for church, worship brings me back to why I go to church. It reminds me how fragile I am on my own, how willing God is to meet me in my funk, and how imperative it is I stay in a constant contact with Him.
Now that I'm thinking about it, some of my best memories with my dad or growing up in church are the hymns we sang every single Sunday. My dad likes to sing "It Is Well" at the top of his lungs, both the main part and the echo. It's hilarious, but over time, the words have planted themselves on my heart and I remember them in times of need. Growing up, every just about Sunday service I can remember ended with "Victory In Jesus." It was my favorite part of the service, not because it was the end, but everyone looked so happy - like they truly believed there was victory in Jesus in every situation. (Although, looking back... it could be because service was over. Let's stay naive.)
And, when I am joyful, I turn to music. There are just some songs that bring me to a place of reverence towards God for all the blessings He has given me. He so graciously continues to bless me, even in my wanderings. I'm thankful that so many talented people have been able to write songs that say exactly what I wish I could.
Music is my way of telling God how I feel when I don't have the words. It is a timeless tool to connect with God on a deeper level than words alone. I am thankful for music, its power, and all those who are able to produce it and share it with me.
It is good to praise the Lord.
Thank you, God, for music.
When I'm frustrated with work, I do my best to take a quick break and go for a run with worship music blasting. It's so freeing to just run with my arms wide open as I cry out to God. It's like running into the arms of my most perfect Father. I'm thankful for the time I get to spend with Him. (I'm also thankful Planet Fitness hasn't hit the lunk alarm for my flamboyant treadmill routine.)
When I'm hurting, I almost always turn towards a song. There's a song for just about every sadness I feel.
When I'm late for church, worship brings me back to why I go to church. It reminds me how fragile I am on my own, how willing God is to meet me in my funk, and how imperative it is I stay in a constant contact with Him.
Now that I'm thinking about it, some of my best memories with my dad or growing up in church are the hymns we sang every single Sunday. My dad likes to sing "It Is Well" at the top of his lungs, both the main part and the echo. It's hilarious, but over time, the words have planted themselves on my heart and I remember them in times of need. Growing up, every just about Sunday service I can remember ended with "Victory In Jesus." It was my favorite part of the service, not because it was the end, but everyone looked so happy - like they truly believed there was victory in Jesus in every situation. (Although, looking back... it could be because service was over. Let's stay naive.)
And, when I am joyful, I turn to music. There are just some songs that bring me to a place of reverence towards God for all the blessings He has given me. He so graciously continues to bless me, even in my wanderings. I'm thankful that so many talented people have been able to write songs that say exactly what I wish I could.
Music is my way of telling God how I feel when I don't have the words. It is a timeless tool to connect with God on a deeper level than words alone. I am thankful for music, its power, and all those who are able to produce it and share it with me.
It is good to praise the Lord.
Thank you, God, for music.
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