Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:16
I loved music when I was young as much as I do now. I remember making tapes with a radio and a cassette tape recorder. You put that tape in and had your finger poised over the button just waiting for the perfect moment to start recording. It was usually during a top 20 countdown in order to get the most current songs. If you were really good, you knew when it was the perfect second to start and stop recording.
I know that most people use their phones now to get music. I haven’t gotten there quite yet, but I have this wee little USB stick. I can buy all my favorite songs and listen to them in the car! No fast forwarding or rewinding for me. I can have a mix of all different genres in one place! Plus, I don’t have to worry about what lyrics will be coming on over the radio. We can listen to fun, upbeat music…hundreds of different songs that the whole family will enjoy.
Did you know research has shown that it’s possible to change your mood by listening to “happy” music? We should know that by how many times it talks about music in the Bible. When we are all mopey we can’t say, “I can’t help it. It’s just the way I feel.” We can help it; how awesome is that?
Whether you’re facing something not so pleasant around the house, a drive you aren’t looking forward to, or even if you’re not thrilled about where you’re heading, put on a few songs that will really get you in the right frame of mind. Go ahead and sing away! It doesn’t even matter if you can’t sing; God gave you your voice so he won’t mind listening to it. Hey, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it no matter what my family might say!
Here are just a few of our favorites we like to get happy to:
- Best Day of My Life – American Authors
- Good Morning – Mandisa (Featuring TobyMac)
- When I Grow Up – Raging Idiots
- Back Seat Driver – TobyMac (Featuring Hollyn)
- Beautiful Day – Jamie Grace
- Keep Your Head Up – Andy Grammer
Are you going to go around feeling low today or are you going to sing? Which shows God your gratitude? Get into His word, talk to him, and sing Him praises. I know I’m most joyful when my children are. I don’t think it’s any different for God.
