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When the Music Stops...

Hey Friends, I am trying to honour my commitment to make at least one blog post a month, so here goes July. That being said, please know that I am not posting for the sake of posting. I am trying to cultivate an active listening skill when it comes to each topic I share i.e. I will not post until I am convinced I heard from my heavenly daddy. I hope this is one speaks to you. :)  

When the Music Stops...



This marks the first time I talk about my hubby-to-be on this blog. This man is a Gem! He is a true worshipper, a man after God's heart. He also happens to be an anointed worship leader :) I am not saying that because I love him, I promise. The reason I bring him up though is because one of the very many conversations we have had about music is a good illustration to the point I will make later in this post. He mentioned that  it is common practice amongst some parents to hide their kids' musical instruments closer to exam seasons in the hopes of helping them focus on their studies. What struck me the most however is this comment he made: "But to me it doesn't matter if I had instruments or not, I could make music in my head!" So profound isn't it? I told you he was anointed :) 

Today, I had worship music playing in the background and I was singing along. As I got to the second and third songs I noticed I was picking songs that were very "worshipy" and "conducive to the move of the Holy Spirit"! Mid-thought, the Holy Spirit stopped me..."What happens when the music stops? Are you not able to sit before me and just worship?" I felt so convicted and stopped singing.

Please know that I am not saying worship music is bad, by no means. Worship music, in fact the whole ministry is amazing. However, it can become a hindrance to sincere worship instead of being a vehicle that ushers us to His presence. One of the instances in which it can stop being worship is when we correlate the move of God with certain types of music, instruments, or even a specific worship leader. 

Like my lovely man so eloquently pointed out, the music should be in our heads. What that means is that we need to have an attitude of praise and worship with or without music. It means that we should be able to sit in silence and still be in awe of who our heavenly father is! We need to be in a position of being aware of who it is we are singing these songs to because that knowing in itself is sufficient to bring us to our knees. 

In that same train of thought, I am reminded of the fact that we need to be in a place of maturity where our external experiences and circumstances don't tint the image we have of Him. Because when the music stops, when things stop being rosy, when trials hit, we need to be able to stand our ground and declare His goodness! We need to be able to look at our trials and say what Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego said " 16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us[a] from Your Majesty’s hand. 18 But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” Daniel 3:16-18

We need to be people that declare: "17 Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, 18 I will be joyful in God my Savior. 19 The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to trad on the heights. For the Director of Music. on my stringed instruments." Habakkuk 3:17-19

If you are in a difficult season, I am right there with you! But even in the midst of our trials, I pray that both you and I are able to learn to be people that rejoice in the Lord, always. I pray that we would be people that are convinced of His goodness no matter what comes our way. I also pray that we would be able to withstand the stormy seasons by the music inside our heads! The music being the unshakable truth, the inner conviction that doesn't require external motivation, and the deep knowing of His unchanging and unfailing faithfulness! 



Stay Blessed<3



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  1. KatherineSeptember 14, 2018 at 10:04 AM

    Wow, I know it was God, that I stumbled onto your site today. ❤️

    I really needed to read, this post. The music �� ,and everything stopped for me on 12/23/13. Our baby girl, lost her disguise. That angel, had to fly home. But, our hearts, still mending daily, by the Grace of God. Thank you, for sharing this heart, of heaven. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Elea, I am, by His Grace. Though, have been called many names. Nice to meet you. ❤️ �� ����������

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    1. His DaughterOctober 28, 2018 at 11:25 PM

      Hi Katherine,

      I apologize for the delay in replying to your comment. I am so glad that God used this post to touch you. I love how He knows what we need when we need it. Glory to Him! :)

      I can only imagine how difficult it can be to lose your baby. May God continue to give you strength to push through the heavy clouds. May He continue to give you peace and joy that surpasses understanding.

      Stay Blessed dear <3 <3 <3

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