Musical rollercoaster
Some days I feel depressed. This world is showing
little hope of evolving. So, I try and skim the net just enough to know what’s
out there. Yet, not enough to really get depressed. Recently there have been a
ton of forest fires. The smoke in our area is pretty bad. Elections are coming
and I hate that time of year. Beacon of hope?
Then I got lucky. Well, not that lucky. I found some
new music. When I went through divorce, I struggled listening to music. It reminded
me of times gone by. My spirits picked up when I became a Christian. The Christian
music made my heart sing. I love it. I am a real music guy. Can’t sing or play
but I really love music. It was so nice to find my first love in many ways:
music. This new music has lifted my spirits again.
Recently, I have been on a music binge. I have
discovered the blues. I knew of it, but only little bits here and there. Wasn’t
Billie Holiday the blues? While listening to the sports radio last year there
was a blues intro. It was the Blues Travelers. A friend of mine asked me if I
wanted to see this group called the Black Keys. Never heard of them. Wow! My musical
tastes exploded. I love this music. Then a friend posted a video of this girl
Beth Hart. Wow again!
I am a music nut. I love Taylor Swift. I adore Keith
Urban and Carrie Underwood. In Christian circles it’s Hillsong and Newsboys. I
have also discovered Matthew Goode and the Dave Matthews band. I am stunned at
the music that I never knew. Much of it is not recent either. Where have I been?
Where have they been?
What does God have to say? King David wrote music. His
Psalms are to be sung. He played instruments. Jesus sang before dinner. Music
is part of the Bible. In past years the church frowned upon music. I get it
that rock is both good and bad. I knew a pastor that hated rock music. Yet,
Hillsong rock sings about God really well. Christian worship music theses days
is really good. I think God wanted us to sing to the Lord in music.
Why? I believe it relieves depression. I have been
just amazed and stunned with music recently. It’s so good. Sleep has been hard
because songs are going through my head. I really love music. I sure wish I
could play. Recently, I went through the top music from 1969-1989. The progression
of electric guitar is interesting. These days it’s come back to its roots. There
is electric music but the basics of guitar have made a comeback.
The top selling artists are acoustic based like Shawn
Mendez and Ed Sheeran. It’s become about the writing. Ms. Swift and others are
stunning writers. They are doing their own music too. This blues artist Beth
Hart has just stunned me. What a voice and passion. Yet, it’s pushed me. I have
spring in my step. I feel like dancing like King David in the streets. Ok,
maybe not naked but then who knows. My wife loves music but she is rolling her
eyes at me. I don’t think she has ever seen me like this.
At times I feel like I’m in a dark hole. Music is
passionate in me. It affects me. My day is made by good music. I know we should
be fueled by the love of the Lord. At times I am. Yet, music is everywhere. In the
car, at home, and on TV. The Blues has lifted me these days. The Bible says “speaking to one another with psalms, hymns,
and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord” in
Ephesians 5:19. Yes we should!
There is a fine line between music to God and music
for God. I tossed all my music when I became a Christian. All I listened to is
gospel music. It was a special time for me. I love worship music. Yet, some of
the rock, country and blues is Godly. These people sing of God and life. Yes,
there is terrible music out there like Marylin Manson. I slightly regret giving
up all my old music. Recently I bought back some of it. I have new Godly eyes.
I know what is not bad. Is it God approved? That I don’t know. Yet, I am
inspired by great music and lyrics. Surely God approves clean inspiration. It’s
become a musical rollercoaster of inspiration, faith, and life all rolled into
one for me?
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