Music

I always tell people that i love all types of music. My iTunes consists of many many different genres of music. I know that there are tons of people out there who fit into this same category. Although it may seem all good and well that you have a diverse taste in music, and that your interest are open; Not all music is good for you. Even as i sit here now with thousands of songs from many different types of musicians, the conviction is in my heart that my spirit is gaining nothing from the worlds of a secular mindset. Yes, i may attempt to justify my music selection by saying " i have gospel songs as well" as many of you who are Christians probably do . But ask yourself, what good is it doing to your soul, having two different sets of music playing in your ears that clash? While you have Dietrick Haddon, Yolanda Adams, and Tye Tribbet uplifting your spirit, glorifying God with you. You have Beyonce, Jay-Z, and Lady Gaga undoing all that spiritual medicine. Making you spiritually unwell, arousing your spirit to become lukewarm and you thinking it is ok.

As soothing and captivating certain songs can be, God's love does and is so much more. This isn't a dig at others or myself, but it is more a word of encouragement, and an eye opener. To all of us Kingdom Children. Being a Christian in this world will never be easy, but Christ never gave up. Even when he was on that cross, being beaten, spat on, ridiculed and laughed at he remained strong and dignified in God's love and strength. Why? Because his crucifixion was a part of God's plan and as one who loved God he accepted God's will. What is God's will for your own life? Don't let the world frighten you into not achieving what God has purposed for you today.Romans 12:2 says "Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know God's will for you which is pleasing and perfect." (New Living Translation). 

Do not succumb to the secular pressure that fights us everyday. Remain rooted in the word. Jesus Christ's blood being shed was not in vain, neither is your reason for your existence and neither is God's love! So don't pervert it to make it seem that it was. Give all to God, not half. Be hot for Him not in between. Be straight with God and do not play him like a fool, because you will be the fool in the end. I know this started out as a word about the effects of music so let me just end it with that. I was moved to write this by poet Jose Palos' performance of his poem "Music". I don't really need to say anything else. This video says it all. x