The Music Is Still Playing

As we wrap up this year we recognize that the air is still breathable and the water drinkable. For sure these are the two most important resources in the sustenance of life on earth. As we exited 2009 and entered 2010 we did it much like we did the year before and the year before that……with a desire to make a fresh start and put aside old habits and start new and better patterns in our life that would lead to a more productive end of 2009. How did that work out? I would like to ask a bigger question – is the music still playing?

We all have a song inside us and music is the expression of that song. Some have been blessed to write lyrics and others compose the melody. There are many others that can play the melody on a musical instrument and others sing the lyrics and melody at the same time. It seems to be a huge part of the expression of our life and symbolizes the spirit that lives within us. The truth is if you have no musical talent at all you have access to thousands if not millions of tunes through the internet.
In just a few clicks you can pull up an old tune you heard when you were a child or young adult that marked a significant event or time in your life. That song is embedded in your mind and spirit whether or not you are conscience of it at any given time. It only takes a few seconds once you hear the music for the flood of emotions and the memories of those cherished moments roll. Regardless of how tough life was there was a song that helped you get through it giving you strength and rebuilding your esteem and drive to carry on.

As we wrap up the year and begin a new one, it is obvious from reading and listening to many of my Facebook friends that there were some who lost loved ones, others separation and divorce, others found themselves in a fight for their lives and many who are struggling to make it financially in a troubled economy. One thing I am sure about is the music is still playing. Let me encourage you to play uplifting songs that builds you up and doesn’t extend your pain. Life is too short to dwell in the painful moments. After all, that breath you just took is living proof that you are supposed to be here and God has a plan for your life. He put the music inside you and although circumstances tried to rob you of your joy you can sing a new song. I will sing a new song to you, my God; on the ten-stringed lyre I will make music to you Psalm 144:9

Is the music still playing? I would say that it is but you have to select the tune and push play. Take the music off pause. If you’ve never sung a new song do it today. It’s cleansing and frees the soul. There is a merciful and loving God who longs to hear the song in your heart. May you have a blessed New Year and a song of encouragement sustain you in 2011.