“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” Psalm 32:7
The benefits of music are well known. I recently read a study that said
music can be more beneficial to patients than pain medication. I know
from my own life that music has been a great blessing to me time and
again. Life without music is unimaginable to me. I could do without
television and movies much easier than I could do without music.
I enjoy Classic Rock and Christian Rock music;
it is like a strong cup of coffee to get me started some days. Light
Classical music relaxes me, and more than once it has put me to sleep
when I badly needed rest. Smooth Jazz has cheered me up. And Christian
Pop and Praise music never fails to stir my spirit and enable me to look
heavenward, even through my pain.
It is hard for me to imagine a life without music. And I believe one
day when we get to heaven there will be no end of music, by which all
earthly music will pale in comparison. I look forward to that day, and
can only imagine the joyful songs that await us there.
We may like different types of music, we may relate to different music
genres, but when you find a song that speaks to your soul, it is a
powerful thing. Music can take you out of yourself, stir your emotions
in a positive way. Music can lift your spirit through melody and lyrics
that you relate to in a special manner.
Perhaps you are struggling with the blues because of your affliction,
maybe you are feeling quite horrible right now, I would encourage you to
find the music that blesses you the most, and turn up the volume.
Prayer: Dear Lord, fill our lives with music and with Your love. Amen.
I'd absolutely love to do that, but it messes with my body. Thankfully I can now listen to some music for a very short time if it's not too loud & has no strong beat. I'm beyond thankful for this. I'm super thankful that music lifts your soul, especially in the tough times & pray for God's guidance to the right music at the right time for you Karlton. LOTSoluv Kerryn
ReplyDeleteThanks Kerryn! I'm glad you can listen to some music now. It would be so hard for me if I didn't have music. I pray it becomes less of a challenge for you over time.
ReplyDeleteBlessings.
Karlton