Give Thanks to the Lord, for He is Good!

Wow... I love that the Holy Spirit has been speaking to me through some incredible sources, not the least of which is Christian music.I've heard some say that we should not have to listen to Christian music.

Philippians 4:8 says to "Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things."

I love music that points to the Truths of Christ, His love, His sacrifice, His promises and His characteristics. What a better way to keep Him in the center of our thoughts aside from reading the Bible and praying? Take a look at some examples below.

The sacrifice and love of Christ:

Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are

~ Who Am I

The promises and characteristics of Christ:

Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come

~The Revelation Song

His love enduress forever
...
Forever God is faithful.
Forever God is strong.
Forever God is with us
Forever!

~Forever

OK, before anyone says anything, I am not saying that we should take our theology from contemporary (or evern classical) Christian music. What I am saying is that there are A LOT of really good, Christ-focused songs that can serve to help keep your heart and mind centered on Him throughout the day.

Some things (from the Bible, our source for Truth) to think about...

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;  – 1 Peter 2:9.

Do not love the world nor the things in the world.If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever.   – 1 John 2:15-17.

I am not intending to get this to be a discussion or let this post devolve into "Christian vs secular music" or whether or not "Christian Rap" is "Christian" music. I am simply stating that by immersing yourself in Godly, Christ-centered music whenever possible, it is a great way to be able to think on the Lord... to let His praise be continually in our mouths. (Psalm 34:1)