The Phoenix's Hideout

You know after reading Crowder's book. It has got me thinking, I have had a very fortunate life. Even through little hard things, it hasnt been that bad. I've eventually managed to get to college into a course I really enjoy, I have the coolest and trusting and awesome friends, both here and worldwide. I've got to hang out with a few of my heroes and they've had a great impact on my life. My family are still together. Most of my relatives have all made up, my life has all made sense. Apart from one thing... Am I not being thankful enough? Do I not give enough praise to Him who made it this way? Am I always looking for something more? As someone once told me, I was the type of person who will always want all of God's heart. It's true, I'm always seeking to find out more and more. Though my faith is a simple one and no earthly ideas can sway me from it, I still find myself trying to discover more, so much so I don't get much sleep. I know I'm not make things from mid-air but should I just sit content with the life I live for God? My personal answer is no. Jacob wrestled with God, he would not let Him go until he was blessed. Dare I say I'm doing the same thing?
Here's the wrap, I get Joy from wrestling, I find peace from lying in bed all night my head alive and uneasy with the power and wonders of Him. My life makes perfect sense, but my head doesn't. There is so much to learn and I need to know. If knowledge is infinite then something tells me I waste too much time.

I look for God in everything, listen for His whisper in all that happens in my life. All events, all rests, all TV shows, all meals even someting mundane as a train journey. All of which hold clues, clues that explain more of God. Listen to the sound of the world spinning round and you will hear God's whisper.

One thing I have learnt and I will share with you. Music is a lot of the battle, music defines who people are. Do you not understand?

Let me explain: People who listen to certain types of music, makes habits of that music. Music taps into our very souls, that's why a lot of responses do emotional music in the background. To amplify what they are saying. Another issue here: Is that right? to manipulate people? sure some say it is God convicting. But I think the music has a lot to do with it.

Back to music: Why does worship music sound the way it does? Does God prefer this type of music? or is it the best music that can be used to open an man's heart? this is where it changes. How can it therefore be someone truely worshipping God, if the music has changed them and not a self recognition of there sins. And then how can it be a conviction? Worships starts from the heart NOT from the ears. Jesus set us free, we should worship Him. We should get ourselves into a state that we don't need a particular type of music for us to open up our hearts. We should find worship in everything. Every living thing resonates some sort of music. We use that music to worship God. This is the music God prefers. Everything. Making a habit out of praise or worship. So that we worship Him in everything we do. The music in everything will open our hearts to conviction. The difference is this music was made by God and not by man. If we use God music to worship Him then things will move forward and so will we.


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Labels: God, praise, Worship