As I had mentioned on last week’s Thankful Thursday post, music is a huge part of my day. One of my current favorite CD’s is by MercyMe “The Generous Mr. Lovewell”. I always enjoyed MercyMe’s music, but this particular album is (in my humble opinion) their best to-date.
Why do I like that album so much? Its message. Although all songs are marvelous (and the messages), “Back to You” is my favorite song. Let me share some lyrics:
“Nobody said it would be easy
Nobody said that life’s a breeze
Tossin’ and turnin’, oh the wind keeps churnin’
Like I’m a little toy boat out on the sea”
Isn’t that the truth? Life is not a breeze, but as followers of Christ, we know that we are not alone in this journey; Christ is with us all the way.
So, how can you enter for this giveaway? Easy-peasy! Just leave a comment below stating what music means to you personally. I will draw a random winner by the end of this week. You already have the CD? Well, no worries. Just enter to give it to a friend or someone you think would benefit having this CD.
Thanks for stopping by today. Hope to see you all on Thursday for another Thankful gathering.
Music is soothing. Also, there is so much meaning in music/songs, especially Mercy Me’s music.
Hope you are doing well 😉
Iris,
First I just have to say that your new header picture is beautiful! It reminds me of our trip to Hawaii several years ago!
Music has a way of refocusing me when I am stressed or out of sorts. After a hard day at work I turn on the car radio and listen to the Christian radio channel and my thought turn to God ~ where they should be. I am so thankful for the many talented Christian artists that God uses to reach people for Christ.
Living for Him,
Joan
my sweet friend, music to me is a healing balm. It gives me much comfort.
I always think of you when I listen to “Back To You” =) (don’t enter me, I already have the album). Hugs.
I love music, it can create so much emotion, it can calm, it can excite. I love Christian music as it can help me stay focused on God throughout my day by just hummming a tune in my head.
While I love praying and talking to God, singing His praise is always my favorite way to spend with Him! Nothing is more intimate than losing yourself in song with Him!
“Life is not a breeze, but as followers of Christ, we know that we are not alone in this journey; Christ is with us all the way.”
Amen.
As for the question…good question.
I’d say, that to me, music made for the glory of God is his means in making me sensible to the hidden beauties of his joy, his warmth, his love. For us guys, it’s easier for us to love and identify with things like truth, faithfulness, honesty and discipline, but much harder to grasp gentleness, kindness, humility and meekness. Music (worship music) helps remind me what I am not by nature, and what God is leading me to be. It pulls at the strings of my heart to remind me that God doesn’t fit the mold of the prototypical alpha male. He’s tender, kind, gentle, forgiving, loving, optimistic – which means he’s wholly other and I’m only a damaged copy of what he truly is.
Brad
Music relaxes me and Christian music lifts me up when I feel down. I love Mercy Me. They are one of my favorites and I don’t yet have this CD. Thank you for the awesome giveaway.
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This is a great CD, I got a copy of it for a Father’s Day gift, we’ve enjoyed it.
I would love to enter this giveaway
Music speaks straight to my heart and it can change the whole atmosphere! I love Praise & Worship music….I love how music can at times even change my whole mood!
I love Mercy Me and would love to win! 🙂
We just got that cd and love it!! 🙂