Why I listen to Christian music...

 A lot of Christians, especially in my generation, think that Christian music is cheesy. I disagree. Perhaps this is because the Lord has given me a passion for music, perhaps it's in my genes, or maybe it's the simple fact that music speaks to me, body, mind and soul. I believe that living a life for the Lord requires that we permeate ourselves through every possible means with the Word, with His presence in our lives, in every moment of every day. I really wanted to share some lyrics with you, and to be honest, this was the main reason for this journal entry. It's from a song called "You'll Come" by Hillsong United. It goes like this:

I have decided, I have resolved

To wait upon you Lord

My rock and redeemer shall not be moved

I'll wait upon you Lord

As surely as the sun will rise 

you'll come to us

as certain as the dawn appears

You'll come let your glory fall

as You respond to us

Spirit reign flood our hearts

With holy fire again

We are not shaken we are not moved

We wait upon you Lord

Our mighty deliverer my triumph and truth

I'll wait upon you Lord

(and this is my favorite part)

chains be broken

lives be healed

eyes be opened

Christ is revealed.

This last part of the song is my prayer for our country in a time such as this, that we may find Christ amidst all other hopes for anything in our lives.