The Most Common Language

Wow I am so sorry I haven't posted. I have been crazy busy with school and homecoming and I finally have a chance to sit down and write some more.

Okay so start off by watching this quick video. 

So this video means so much to me for two reasons, a) I love Bobby McFerrin and b) This proves something I have thought all along. And that is that music is the most common language that the whole world shares and because of that it links us in a very unique way. Think about it, during this video were you not resisting the urge to sing along even though you didn't know the answer. 

Music for me is life, it always has been and always will be. Music speaks to the soul for me and if creates a sense of calm for me. But what does this have to do with my journey with Christ. Well a lot actually. In church I love singing and making music for Christ. I feel everytime I sing or play djembe that I am one moment closer to Christ and the feelings that surround me complete this feeling. When I am lost or confused I listen to music to find my way, and I know I can't be the only one. 

Who out there has ever been in a car and turned on the radio to just sit and listen to what was on. Who ever just wanted to be alone so they put on headphones and just listened to what was on their CD or MP3 player. 

Music is a way to reach the heart and the soul. There is something out there for everyone and it is a great way to hear God's message.....and no it doesn't have to be just Christian music. It can be rock, or country, or pop, anything! Just look through my blog, I have had Country artists, I have had current pop artists on here, and I have much more to go. The message is everywhere and in every genre, is that not anything short of AMAZING?!?!  We all listen to different types of music so the fact that we can all listen to the music we enjoy and still be able to hear God's message is just awesome! 

Music has the ability to make one laugh, or cry, or happy, or dance, really music has the ability to do anything. Watching Pitch Perfect the other day one of the characters wants to write scores for movies because he states that music can set the mood and make the movie even greater. Think about that, it isn't the words or the acting (well okay maybe a little bit), but it is the music that helps set the mood. That is because music connects to the heart and the soul. It has the ability to tug on the heart strings. 

I love the sign above because it is so true. God is the DJ, he is in charge of the rhythm that is life. He can speed things up or slow things down as needed. He knows when to play the right songs. For example: some of yall might know how crazy school became for me last semester and the pain and worry I went through at the end of the semester. Well, one day as I was driving worrying about when I was going to graduate or what classes to take I rolled down my windows and turned up my radio. The station that was one was playing "Just Breath" by Faith Hill, well I didn't want to hear that at the time so I switched the channel.....well God had another plan on the new station "This is only a Mountain" was playing. That was God right there. I was worrying and panicking and here he was telling me it was okay and that I will make it through this minor bump in the road. 

Music is the most common language in the word. It is a language that can speak to the soul and speak to the heart. It is a way to get closer to Christ and is a way to hear his message. So here is my challenge to you.....listen to music closely and tell me what does your heart hear that your ears don't. Listen and really take in what is going on. I can promise that things will drastically change in a good way. 

God Bless! 

Courtney