Sing Your Heart Out
Ephesians 5:18b-20 Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. A few weeks ago, my friend Bev and I took our seats in Truist Arena for a Christian music concert. Matthew West, Mercy Me, and Toby Mac took the stage. Each artist brought their own style and gift of entertainment to the show. Matthew West’s songs focused on the day to day and the joy of loving Jesus. Mercy Me added humor to their show even as they sang of God’s wonderful grace, and Toby Mac dug deep into the emotions of our hurting world. As the performers sang, we clapped and raised our hands and praised our God and Savior along with them. The concert helped me recenter as I listened and sang along. When I’m discouraged or frustrated or simply thankful, spiritually centered music brings hope ...
