Online Bible Verses - Psalm 59: Sing Praise
“But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.” Psalm 59:16NIV
The psalmist (David?) speaks of singing to the Lord in the A.M. I grew up in a family that absolutely loved music. We integrated it into everything we did. One sibling made a career out of it, I’m just a big listener and air guitar player. I sing a lot as well, sometimes to the dismay of my children.
Today as we got ready for school, I was blasting tunes on You Tube: “Love is the Answer” by England Dan and John Fort Coley, “The Things We Do for Love” by 10cc, “Mama’s Pearl by the J5. My little girl, actually becoming not so little, recommended I not try out for American Idol.
Today’s verse reminds me that it was God Himself who invented music, for the purpose of His praise. We listen to a good deal of contemporary Christian, on KLOVE. Some really good stuff coming out these days, adding to the mix of what I listen to. Sometimes sending me a powerful message. “Revelation Song” by Phillips, Craig and Dean.
I suspect I will always love the secular stuff I grew up on, so many unbelievably talented artists. But now I will also sing songs which call out God’s name and praise Him, keeping me aware of what music is really about.
