Musical Mondays

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Marie

I haven’t done a Musical Monday post for a while. These are some of my favorite songs right now. If they’re not on your playlist they should be. If you don’t have a Youtube account click on the word (Youtube) and it’s easy to create one.

For God so loved the whole wide world
Sent His only Son to die for me
Arms spread wide for the whole wide world
His arms spread wide where mine should be
JESUS CHANGED MY DESTINY!

You unravel me, with a melody
You surround me with a song
Of deliverance, from my enemies
Till all my fears are gone

Who could imagine so great a mercy?
What heart could fathom such boundless grace?
The God of ages stepped down from glory
To wear my sin and bear my shame

I hope you enjoy some quiet reflection with these beautiful songs.

Blessings to you and yours!

Marie

Musical Prayers

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Marie

Do you include music in your prayer time? I do. Years ago I heard a Bible Teacher say she used her dog walking time as Praise time by singing her favorites while she walked. I thought, Hey! I can do that. Click on the picture to enjoy some of my favorites:

Ancient Words

Better Than A Hallelujah – Amy Grant

God of This City – Chris Tomlin

Here’s another idea for your quiet time. Copy your favorite hymn lyrics and pray through them. Example:

On Bended knee I come, with a humble heart I come, bowing down before Your holy throne. Lifting holy hands to You As I pledge my love anew. I worship You in spirit. I worship You in truth. Make my life a holy praise unto You. (On Bended Knee I Come by Don Moen)

(Prayer for On Bended Knee) Heavenly Father I come before the Throne, bowing before Your majesty and greatness. I lift my hands in praise and worship, giving You all of me. My life. My love. My everything. Lord, You are all the truth I need. Fill me with Your Spirit. Only You are worthy of my praise and I give it will all my heart.

Or, choose some of your favorite solo guitar, piano, harp, orchestra, whatever instrument(s) you like best, put your earbuds in, sit in your favorite chair or place, and BE STILL.

Instrumental Songs of Worship for Quiet Moments (Piano)

Acoustic Guitar Instrumental Worship Songs

Many hours of Christian Instrumental Music

Blessings to you and yours!

Marie

Monday Music Mash-Up

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Marie

I have always wanted to see/hear a flash mob. Whether it be music or dance I would love every moment. Unfortunately, I’ve never been at a mall, in a restaurant or on a plane when one happened. I guess my timing just hasn’t been right. So I listen and watch everyone that comes out on Facebook. Perhaps one day…

Honestly, you can find videos of them in every musical and dance genre. Check out the ones I’ve included here.

Riverdance in Australia https://youtu.be/7auErQnU6fU I was transported to a world of Celtic imagery in both Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Can’t wait to see Heartbeat of Home.

Carmina Burana https://youtu.be/PJNp5UKRtbQ One of my favorite classical pieces of all time.

Straight No Chaser sings Stand By Me to a Hardees restaurant worker. https://youtu.be/46e85PzCnAo Just one of my favorite acapella groups.

Do Re Mi https://youtu.be/bQLCZOG202k. Bet you’ll be singing along to this one.

I hope you’ve enjoyed these videos.

Blessings to you and yours!

Marie

I WILL SING

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Marie

Let me sing to God all my life long

When are you most happy? Content? Calm? Are you like David and know God’s closeness and approval through music?

There is a continual musical theme throughout the Bible. From God speaking the world/universe into order (Which can also be translated ‘singing’.) to the Heavenly Host at the birth of Christ, to the massed choirs of Heaven singing at the Wedding Supper of the Lamb. From Bach to Mozart to Beethoven…Casting Crowns to Selah to Matt Maher it’s all pleasing to Him.

God loves a good song! For Him. To Him. About Him. He has surrounded Himself with choirs of angels. He hears the beauty, joy, peace, sadness, melancholy, and delight of each note and sound. He loves it!

Abba, hear my song. Let each note, each phrase, each verse be pleasing to Your ears. Let my life be a continual song of praise to You! Make it so, Lord!

Blessings to you and yours!

Marie

You can also find this post in Pondering and Prayer.

Thematic Thursday | Thoughtful Songs of the Season

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Marie

As I said in the last post, I love Christmas music. I can listen to it all year around. I often have it in the CD player in my car and sing while I drive, even though, I get some pretty strange looks from oncoming traffic.

Today we’re going to focus on some Seasonal Music that is very thought provoking. Let’s start with Would I Know My Savior? The song asks some great questions. Would I know Him at the manger, without previous knowledge of Him? The Shepherds trusted the angelic message and knew Him. The Wise Men trusted their knowledge of the stars and knew Him. Joseph trusted God and knew Him. I’m sure I would know Him, but it’s certainly worth the inner search.

Were you in your High School Choir? I remember singing Do You Hear What I Hear? for the first time in that group. It has remained among my favorites since then.

Barbara Streisand nails it … I Wonder As I Wander. This hauntingly beautiful song had an interesting story behind it. The writer, John Jacob Niles, was leaving a fundraiser when a very dirty, ragged, and unwashed girl came to the stage. She sang only one line of the song. Niles took that fragment and turned it into this thought provoking piece.