Kathy Hamsher
Psalm 150
(NSRV) Praise for God’s Surpassing
Greatness
1 Praise the
Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty firmament!
2 Praise him
for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his surpassing greatness!
3 Praise him
with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp!
4 Praise him
with tambourine and dance; praise him
with strings and pipe!
5 Praise him
with clanging cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals!
6 Let
everything that breathes praise the Lord!
Praise the
Lord!
I have
participated in music in church, school, college and my adult life for as long
as I can remember. I never had formal training in music other than what was
taught in school, but I love to hear, sing and play good music. None of that
loud rock and roll or heavy metal for me. I want to be able to understand the
words and be soothed by the music. One of my favorite singing groups is Celtic
Woman. Their singing is so pure and clear and enjoyable to both watch and
listen to. Another group I have enjoyed is Home Free - an all male acapella
group. That means no instrumental accompaniment at all - just pure voices. You
might think you are hearing percussion in the background of their singing, but
all the sounds are produced by voices.
Music is
beauty, harmony and emotion all rolled into one. Certain tunes can evoke a
beautiful picture of family or friends doing things together. Listening to
groups singing in harmony can make you ask "How do they do that?"
Singing an old hymn can bring back emotions and memories of family and growing
up in your hometown church.
Good music
is soothing to your senses and food for your soul. Listen to music and you will
be refreshed. You don't have to be a good singer to sing hymns - just put your
heart into the words of the hymns as you sing and you will be blessed by good
feelings.
Dear
Lord, Thank You so much for creating
music and for giving us the tools to sing or play our own music. There is music
in nature in the rustling of leaves, the sound of waterfalls, and the songs of
birds and the calls of insects. There is music in our hearts for our family and
friends. Just hum or whistle a tune or sing out loud. Be surprised at what
music can do for you.
In Christ's
Name Amen, Amen, Amen
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