Music

I don’t think we realize how big of an influence music has on us. With just a couple notes a song from years ago that I haven’t heard in years will pop right to the front and I can recall many of the words. When Mom was suffering with memory loss she could still hum tunes that we could recognize. Often I have listened to music that has lyrics that would not be pleasing to God and my attitude will noticeably change but if I listen to music that glorifies God I will do better. My thoughts are more in line with the Bible and even how I talk and treat people will change. God gave us music as a powerful tool to not only praise him but to help us remember how good he is. Ephesians 5:19 says to speak to each other with psalms, and songs from the heart to the Lord with thanksgiving. What we put into our hearts comes out of our hearts. Bad goes in, bad comes out. Good goes in, good comes out. We don’t have to be good singers. We can just make a joyful noise to the Lord for he is good. Let’s sing a song to the Lord today!! Dear Jesus, help us to be careful what we listen to and what we sing! May our hearts lift up to you a joyful song of thanksgiving for what you have done for us!!!