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| Michael W. Smith / Bridge Stone Arena / Nashville TN. |
Music is a subject that is near and dear to my heart. However, I must confess I enjoyed music as a child but as an adult, I did not possess a large collection of music. I did not have a particular genre or artist that I liked. I do not play an instrument, nor do I sing for public ears to hear... (lol). However, God's plan for me changed so many things in my life including a new-found love of music... Like many of us, I rely on talented men and women to bring the tune, melodies, and lyrics to life. However, I do believe that Music is a gift from heaven.
My story started by a friend introducing me to her songs where I heard and felt a stirring in my soul of spiritual nature. However due to her lack of empathy and spiritual knowledge she became fearful. She did not understand the magnitude of what was about to unfold. So, she swiftly removed herself from my life.
However, in her defense, I was not equipped to know what the days ahead with God would bring. I tried to wrap my head around His great Love and vastness. Simultaneously I grieved the loss of my friend. However with each passing day, my focus became clear, and God began to gently guide me to songs that spoke a soothing sweetness to my soul. I could feel the rhythms in the deepest chambers of my heart. The lyrics continued to deliver thought-provoking messages as I continued on my spiritual journey.
I felt a beautiful love for God, something I had never experienced in my lifetime. However, I could feel this LOVE growing with each moment that past... It seems that the music and lyrics began to fuel a spark hidden deep within. These emotions came rushing forward at great speeds. There were times I felt confused because these emotions had laid dormant within me for so long. However, what started as a small spark, soon became a raging fire and my relationship with God became alive.
Several months ago, my new found loves (The Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit) merged and that blew my soul wide open. That day like many days before I had been listening to a song on my iPhone’s earbuds while writing in my note app. When suddenly from nowhere my writing began to be my prayer to my Heavenly Father...
Several months ago, my new found loves (The Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit) merged and that blew my soul wide open. That day like many days before I had been listening to a song on my iPhone’s earbuds while writing in my note app. When suddenly from nowhere my writing began to be my prayer to my Heavenly Father...
Then with the music playing something magical happened. I found my communication with God became alive with a passion I did not even know existed. My prayers were no longer flat and robotic. Or as I describe them “grey” they were full of vibrant colors and held a love for God that has grown to a beautiful mutual love and understanding. My prayers are no longer prayers, but indeed they have become conversations.
Since that day I have continued to listen to music and write my communication (prayers) with him. I now have over 300 songs that I have downloaded most within the last 23 months ... To continue my quest for knowledge about the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. And from the gentle nudging of a dear friend, four months ago I finally started to open the Bible. To my excitement and surprise, I found music engrained and travels throughout the pages of the Bible ...
Did you know there are over 1150 verses in the Bible that reference a form of the following words, which may be related to music: music, melody, song, hymn, instrument, sound.
As a gift to yourself, I challenge you to try praying to music that moves your soul. You may never be the same. (earbuds and writing your conversations with God is fully recommended) ❤
“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;” Ephesians 5:19 KJV
Bible Verses From KJV / Sinner's Prayer
Inspiring Music: YouTube
“The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 KJV
Photography, Design & Written by Lori Garner
Bible Collaboration - Joann Turnbull
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