Music and
Singing - some thoughts |
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There are many benefits to singing not least because you
become involved in the music. Music creates feelings within us, helps concentration, lifts
moods, relaxes, provides an outlet for emotions. It can stir us, calm us, enthuse us,
make us dance, tap our feet, make us weep with joy or sadness. Music is very powerful and
has great meaning for most people.
Where words fail, music speaks. Most people cannot play an instrument (but many wish they could). This does not mean music is denied to them. They can listen to radio, cd's, tapes, live performances, and so on. Performing music though? Well that's different. Isn't it? Most people have an instrument already but do not often use it for music. That instrument is the voice. The voice can be used for performing music....for singing. The Bible is full of references to singing to the Lord. Colossians 3:16 is very specific. The whole book of Psalms are songs to God. Here are a few good reasons why we should sing -
"Can't" Sing? If you sing to the Lord from your heart, your praise is as meaningful as the most fervent prayer. The more you sing, the better you will become. Here is a snippet of text found somewhere on the Internet. "Why sing? Song is moving, or dancing, our true voice. Trust the sound that churns within you and let it be free. We use our voice all day long for chatter, why not ennoble it further by bringing it closer to sacred words? Whether they are spoken by you alone or by millions, whether they are near whispers or full-on belted out, you too can 'make a joyful noise unto the Lord'." (Mary Stair and Theodore Joslin)
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* "Make
a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His
presence with singing." * "When I hear music, *
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