Do you ever think about how important is the music we listen to? I try to have high standards for the music I listen to. While the musicality is important, I love to listen to music that has deep lyrics that push me to think. I want music that stretches me to think more deeply about God, about the wonder of redemption through Jesus, about powerfully living through faith, and about the tremendous mission to which we are called.
Sometimes this kind of music comes in unlikely forms. Recently I was sharing with a group of believers about the kind of music I listen to and why. When I shared that I am drawn to certain Christian rap artists, I could see amusement, shock, and disappointment on some of their faces. The point is not so much what the music sounds like. The point is what the music produces in me. I am stretched and prompted to grow by the music I listen to.
If you don't have that kind of music in your life, I encourage you to seek it out!
Here are some of the songs and artists I listen to. Check them out and then find your own music that moves you in the right direction!
Worship:
How Deep the Father's Love For Us- Joy Williams
Draw Me Nearer- Meridith Andrews
All the Way My Savior Leads Me- Chris Tomlin
Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) - Chris Tomlin
The Mission:
Don't Waste Your Life- Lecrae
Every Man - Casting Crowns
Set the World on Fire- Brit Nicole
God of this City- Chris Tomlin
Go Hard- Lecrae
Send Me- Lecrae
Christian Living:
God is Enough -Lecrae
Bury Me- Tedashii
I Will Follow- Chris Tomlin
Slow Fade - Casting Crowns
"Lord, help me to do a better job of filling my mind and heart with music that praises you, lifts my thoughts toward you, pushes me to live more passionately and purposely for you, and opens my eyes to those around me who need you!"
He must increase, I must decrease!
JasonPS
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