Sound Theology by Colleen Butcher
Music and Spirit
Music carries with it a spirit. Depending on what you hear determines your mood. Today, I want to encourage you. One of the verses in The Lectionary is Colossians 1:1-14
I want you to read this and imagine Paul is talking to you.
9 For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s[d] will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you may lead lives worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God. 11 May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled[e] you[f] to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. 13 He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.[g] (New Revised Standard Version (NRSV))
How great a thing that we are Redeemed by such love.
Be Overwhelmed by His love.
“Yahweh Love” By Petra
Be encouraged because you are His.
“Yours” By Steven Curtis Chapman
Be still and know He has a design for your life.
“Be Thou My Vision” By Eden Symphony Orchestra
These are songs that bless my heart. What songs bless your heart?
Restoration
Summer is here. A time for rest and a time to watch what was planted in the Spring grow until harvest in the Fall. It is a time for restoration. It’s a time to stop and praise the Lord for all He has done. Summer is a time to pause.
One of the verses in the lectionary for this week is Psalm 66:1-9. The very first words are “For the director of music. A song. A psalm.” It’s time to praise God in music!
“Shout to the Lord”
https://youtu.be/5_aIauL2xKA
“Symphony of praise”
“Indescribable”
After you have watched all three videos, what did you see? What did the videos have in common? What do you feel? Did you find yourself singing along? Now share with me songs that make your soul shout to the Lord.
Third Sunday After Pentecost
Today we start off with “Thanks” by Ceili Rain.
After you have listened to the above song, read Psalm 3.
Now Listen to this song by Keith Green—(Yes, this is a throwback)
Now, how do you feel?
Now read 1 Samuel 2: 1-10.
Now listen to “Days of Elijah”
What’s my point? No matter what we are going through, even when we don’t “feel like it”, we are His and HE will see us through. Our job is to sit back, hang on, and let God drive. Now I am not talking about a Sunday drive. I am talking about space mountain with no seat belts! Yet, HE will deliver us safe. There is no one like YHWH. He will save!
Second Sunday After Pentecost
Last week we celebrated Trinity Sunday as well as the Baptism of Jesus. This week, I wanted to focus even more on Jesus. As I read through the verses and stories for this week in the Revised Lectionary and The Story Lectionary, I was overwhelmed by the presence of Jesus in each reading. So, today I wanted us to listen to some songs about Jesus. As you look, see where you find Jesus winking at you. In some of these songs, it will be apparent, in some songs, you will have focus. Either way, Jesus is waiting for you to join Him in the song!
Celtic Woman – Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring (live)
“Africa” le Toto as Gaeilge
Avicii – Wake Me Up (Official Video)
Casting Crowns – Only Jesus (Official Lyric Video)
Trinity Sunday
Sunday After Pentecost
There are many ways to praise God. God has placed praise on our lips and words of joyfulness on our tounges. Let’s listen to the same song (Ode to Joy/Joyful Joyful) performed in various ways:
Did you listen to all of them? Which one was your favorite? Why?
When it comes to praising God, there are as more ways to praise Him than there are stars in the heavens. The means to praise Him may vary, but the end is to praise Him.