Christian Music Is An Awesome Gift
"How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty!" -- Psalm 84:1
I love reading scripture -- especially when it's words suddenly burst into song in my mind. That happened when I started reading Psalm 84. This is the opening words of a song by the contemporary christian band Kutless. The song is titled, "Better Is One Day." We sing it at church.
There was a time not so long ago when it was almost impossible to find a contemporary christian radio station. I listened to country music. What can I say? I have different musical tastes than my father. Things have changed. Not too long ago I drove to New Port Richey, Florida, which is more than 300 miles from here. I went from one contemporary christian station to another, without ever losing the opportunity to hear this wonderful music. How awesome is that!!!
So much of contemporary christian music, like this particular song, is based on scripture. I love hearing scripture sung. It's like the Holy Spirit wrote the song. Words that I might not be able to otherwise remember, come back to me. I carry God's Words in my heart, in a song that echoes through my mind.
I am also thrilled that young people -- youngsters, teens and young adults -- are being exposed to contemporary christian music. They have an alternative to rock and country that sounds good. In this time when we worry that all people are pulling away from God and that every media outlet exposes young people to awful things, here is something that draws us closer. I am so grateful to have HIS Radio 94.3 as a local station.
"Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere;" -- Psalm 84:10a
I silently sing the chorus as I read the words in my Bible. Thank you, God, for one more opportunity to learn about your amazing Glory!
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