Music, we all listen to music. Some people when they wake up, some before they go to bed. We play music when we are driving,cooking,doing laundry,exercising, on our way to work and even at work. Music lyrics plant seeds. We wonder why people are so mean, emotional or unrealistic. It comes from what they have been feeding their spirit. As Christians we have to be mindful how we are allowing pop culture to play a role in our lives.
When I was still a babe in Christ I would say certain secular (worldly) artist were my favorite artist however I was ignorant of one of the devil's weapon to get into one's soul. Satan was using music to distract my attention from the things of God. I was not able to keep my mind pure by the music I was listening to. Scripture says sin starts from the mind so we have to guard our mind. We take music so lightly but we should not since lucifer was a musician. I am thankful I have come to this realization.
All secular songs are not bad but we just have to be mindful to how much time and what message we are getting from them. We cannot spend hours listening to songs about sex and think we will not be thinking about sex or songs that tell you to disobey God and think you will not be tempted or start practicing the things. As the decades change music is getting more raw or songs have subliminal messages. I remember in high school when Twista's song wetter came out I did not even know what it meant. My sister and I were singing it and I remember one of our class mates calling us freaks smh. When I grew up in Nigeria there was a lot of discussions that were taboo to talk about. However when I came to America the opposite was the case. It seems everyone had sex on their minds. It was even confirmed in college when a professor of a class called Media and the Sexes said sex sells..
The music we listen to should inspire us to change and motivate us to do great things not tempt us and put ungodly thoughts in our mind. I remember songs from the past like 2 pac changes and Michael Jackson Man in the mirror or black or white even Respect by Anita Baker and so much more which gave us deep messages or teachings. Please Brethren Phil 4:8 says brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things. Check yourself loves does your music library have these messages on them
I know people are so quick to tell people what they should or not do and not come up with solutions so I have decided to come up with a list of some inspirational artist I enjoy that does not only sing about Jesus but about issues going on in the world and are seeking for change. I will keep adding to this list as time permits or as I listen to more artist
Jamie Grace(fav)
Kari Jobe
Lecrae
Anthony Evans
Britt Nicole
Jemi Noel
Michelle Williams
Mandisa
Toby Mac
Francesca Battistelli
Sinach
Nathaniel Bassey
Blanca and there are so many more inspirational artist with great messages. One thing I love about you tube is when you listen to one song/video it brings suggestions that are similar. Praise and worship are great as well from different countries as far as the artist is genuine.. Everyone's walk is different and no one is perfect but we have to be pressing toward the mark. . You cannot tell me God is leading you and your favorite artist is a worldly artist who glorifies everything God is against. You are a liar and truth is not in you.
Be not deceived, God is not mocked. Don't we know? all we will do in heaven is worship God. So if you do not like or can't stand Christian/Gospel music now on earth how do you think you will spend eternity with God. Please people check yourself, repent and seek God's face. God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins. You may thinking I am young and you will change when you turn 30. How dare you think you will live to see thirty without God's grace. You are reading this blog for a reason so change. In Ecclesiastes 12:1 it says "Remember(earnestly) also your Creator (that you are not your own, but His property now) in the days of your youth, before the evil days come or the years draw near when you will say (of physical pleasures), I have no enjoyment in them". Our youthful days is the best time to serve God because we have so much strength. It is better we channel our energy to something greater than you and for your creator. It is also very good to serve God in your youthful days so you would not be ashamed to share your past with your children on how to live a godly life.
Please do not try and get rid of your music by your own efforts. Seek God's face to help you. I tried doing it by my own power and I couldn't. When God helps you get rid of things, there is nothing you will feel like your losing out on. You will be more joyful, peaceful, happy and content with your life. Read your Bible too friends. We cannot say we love God or are His disciple and we do not know His words or spend time with Him. God is always open to receive us but are we ready? Give Him your all and you will not regret it. Please do not look to others for your journey with Christ look to Christ. We are here to be like him. I used to look to others and that was holding me back. Your time is now. Look for inspirational pages to follow or people as well, We are in a battle as Christians Ephesians 6:10-20. The way to God is narrow( Matt 7:13-14) do not be deceived by what others are doing and their prosperity. The devil will give material things to people doing His will.
Check out Jefferson Bethke Youtube videos, He has one on secular music and Jesus > Religion.
I pray this blog inspires someone to change and surrender it all to God. I love you all but God loves you more. Please feel free to comment but I will not argue with anyone. God's words is final. It is funny how some so called Christians are so quick to stand up for the world instead of God's kingdom. Be ye righteous!
Britt Nicole
Jemi Noel
Michelle Williams
Mandisa
Toby Mac
Francesca Battistelli
Sinach
Nathaniel Bassey
Blanca and there are so many more inspirational artist with great messages. One thing I love about you tube is when you listen to one song/video it brings suggestions that are similar. Praise and worship are great as well from different countries as far as the artist is genuine.. Everyone's walk is different and no one is perfect but we have to be pressing toward the mark. . You cannot tell me God is leading you and your favorite artist is a worldly artist who glorifies everything God is against. You are a liar and truth is not in you.
Be not deceived, God is not mocked. Don't we know? all we will do in heaven is worship God. So if you do not like or can't stand Christian/Gospel music now on earth how do you think you will spend eternity with God. Please people check yourself, repent and seek God's face. God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins. You may thinking I am young and you will change when you turn 30. How dare you think you will live to see thirty without God's grace. You are reading this blog for a reason so change. In Ecclesiastes 12:1 it says "Remember(earnestly) also your Creator (that you are not your own, but His property now) in the days of your youth, before the evil days come or the years draw near when you will say (of physical pleasures), I have no enjoyment in them". Our youthful days is the best time to serve God because we have so much strength. It is better we channel our energy to something greater than you and for your creator. It is also very good to serve God in your youthful days so you would not be ashamed to share your past with your children on how to live a godly life.
Please do not try and get rid of your music by your own efforts. Seek God's face to help you. I tried doing it by my own power and I couldn't. When God helps you get rid of things, there is nothing you will feel like your losing out on. You will be more joyful, peaceful, happy and content with your life. Read your Bible too friends. We cannot say we love God or are His disciple and we do not know His words or spend time with Him. God is always open to receive us but are we ready? Give Him your all and you will not regret it. Please do not look to others for your journey with Christ look to Christ. We are here to be like him. I used to look to others and that was holding me back. Your time is now. Look for inspirational pages to follow or people as well, We are in a battle as Christians Ephesians 6:10-20. The way to God is narrow( Matt 7:13-14) do not be deceived by what others are doing and their prosperity. The devil will give material things to people doing His will.
Check out Jefferson Bethke Youtube videos, He has one on secular music and Jesus > Religion.
I pray this blog inspires someone to change and surrender it all to God. I love you all but God loves you more. Please feel free to comment but I will not argue with anyone. God's words is final. It is funny how some so called Christians are so quick to stand up for the world instead of God's kingdom. Be ye righteous!
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