I recently started listening to gospel music on Kingdom Citizen Radio, I started out, turning it on in the morning and now I listen throughout the day. I didn’t realize what a huge, uplifting impact it would make in my life. I want to share a few with and hopefully encourage you to do the same.
You speak the Word of the Lord over yourself
Most of the lyrics are based on God’s word and his promises to us. When you sing along to gospel music, the songs wash over you, covering you with the Word of God.
David was greatly distressed… [he] encouraged and strengthened himself in the Lord his God.” 1 Samuel 30:6
Singing the lyrics in prayer
Many gospel songs are requests of the Lord. Singing then intentionally and personally make them your prayers. I’ve even written down the lyrics and posted as prayers around my home.
“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.” -Ephesians 6:18
Keeps your mind on what really matters
With everything going on, it is easy to get distracted by things of little value. Listening to gospel musics helps me keep my mind on what matters. Aligning my priorities with God’s priorities.
Set your mind and keep focused habitually on the things above [the heavenly things], not on things that are on the earth [which have only temporal value].” -Colossians 3:
Focus on the positive
The Lord calls us to focus on what is good and positive. What we think about gets incorporated into our value system. In a world filled with negativity, when we align our value system with that of the Lord, gives a solid foundation.
“Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].” -Philippians 4
Gospel music refreshes my heart and soul
Listening and singing along to gospel music is an act of worship that heightens our awareness of God.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” -Psalm 51:10
I encourage you to listen to Kingdom Citizens Radio and see for yourself how it can change your life. Check back with us next week as I share the positive impact listening has had on my life.
