I'm Thankful for..............Music
Music moves me! It is something that can make me cry or make me laugh. It can change my mood or it can put me in a mood. It can bring me to a place of worship that everything else around me disappears. It can clear my mind and bring me peace. It can make me want to get up and dance! I listen to it all the time, while cleaning house, while getting dressed and of course while driving in the car.
Yesterday in my blog I had the lyrics to one of my favorite christian songs. I love worship music! It truly speaks to me. I got my first christian cd from my friend Lydia over a year ago and it has been in my car ever since. It is a cd of Third Day and I now know all the words to all the songs. Once a couple of months ago I was listening to it while driving back from Ft. Worth and I was so into singing and feeling the Holy Spirit that I missed my turn! I didn't realize it for a couple of miles! My only other christian cd is Mercy Me and I am looking to add a few more to my collection but I need some suggestions from my friends. But my favorite christian group is the rocking band that plays at our church every Sunday! They truly bring me to a place of worship like no cd can! You can always plan on the Holy Spirit moving among us when they are playing.
On the non-christian music front my favorite is country music (this drives my friend Patrick crazy!). I LOVE country music! That love started while I was living in Chicago and my friend Deanne gave me a John Michael Montgomery cd and I have been hooked ever since. Just a few months later I moved to the great state of Texas which of course is where country music is king! I love many different artists, but my favorite is Chris Caigle. I have had his cd in the number one spot in my car for over two years and it won't be coming out anytime soon! I still love the old time rock and roll that I grew up on and I am always open too trying new things.
I know that a lot of my friends also share my passion of music. My friend Patrick just posted on his website his pick for the top ten albums of the year, if you want to check it out go to www.wannaberockstar.net. My friend Amanda not only loves it, she sings it too. She has the most beautiful and amazing voice and she loves to use it to glorify God. My friends Kelly and Ty are always adding and deleting songs on their mp3 players. I really want one of those!!!!
It may seem silly to some that I am thankful for music, but I say that anything that brings me joy is something to be thankful for.
What I have in my car cd player:
Chris Caigle - Chris Caigle
Tim McGraw and the dance hall doctors
Third Day - Offerings
Mercy Me - Almost There
Trace Adkins - Coming on Strong
Keith Anderson - Three Cord Country and American Rock & Roll
Yesterday in my blog I had the lyrics to one of my favorite christian songs. I love worship music! It truly speaks to me. I got my first christian cd from my friend Lydia over a year ago and it has been in my car ever since. It is a cd of Third Day and I now know all the words to all the songs. Once a couple of months ago I was listening to it while driving back from Ft. Worth and I was so into singing and feeling the Holy Spirit that I missed my turn! I didn't realize it for a couple of miles! My only other christian cd is Mercy Me and I am looking to add a few more to my collection but I need some suggestions from my friends. But my favorite christian group is the rocking band that plays at our church every Sunday! They truly bring me to a place of worship like no cd can! You can always plan on the Holy Spirit moving among us when they are playing.
On the non-christian music front my favorite is country music (this drives my friend Patrick crazy!). I LOVE country music! That love started while I was living in Chicago and my friend Deanne gave me a John Michael Montgomery cd and I have been hooked ever since. Just a few months later I moved to the great state of Texas which of course is where country music is king! I love many different artists, but my favorite is Chris Caigle. I have had his cd in the number one spot in my car for over two years and it won't be coming out anytime soon! I still love the old time rock and roll that I grew up on and I am always open too trying new things.
I know that a lot of my friends also share my passion of music. My friend Patrick just posted on his website his pick for the top ten albums of the year, if you want to check it out go to www.wannaberockstar.net. My friend Amanda not only loves it, she sings it too. She has the most beautiful and amazing voice and she loves to use it to glorify God. My friends Kelly and Ty are always adding and deleting songs on their mp3 players. I really want one of those!!!!
It may seem silly to some that I am thankful for music, but I say that anything that brings me joy is something to be thankful for.
What I have in my car cd player:
Chris Caigle - Chris Caigle
Tim McGraw and the dance hall doctors
Third Day - Offerings
Mercy Me - Almost There
Trace Adkins - Coming on Strong
Keith Anderson - Three Cord Country and American Rock & Roll
posted by Sonya Terrell at
10:19 AM
10 Comments:
Sonya, I love this post about music. You know how much I love music! Of course I love this post for another reason, you mentioned me!! Thank you for always making me appreciate the gifts God has given me. Today, I woke up in such a funk and I can't shake it. UGH! But, when I read your blog it sure made me feel better. Thank you Sonya. Oh and you do need to get a Rascal Flatts cd in your car!!! You did see my picture with them, right?? :) Now, that lead singer is AMAZING! If you are a musician and you hate country or hate some other type of music, you can still appreciate Gary Levox's voice! WOW! I think when you meet Mr. Right, you are gonna really appreciate the song, "Bless the Broken Road".
oh and you must get an mp3 player! I got Jeremy an iriver and it is really good. He left it at home today! YES!!! This will help my time on the treadmill!!
I do not think I could survive without music...and the creator of the MP3 player, Genuis!! Music is a part of my everyday life. I am lost without it. I do not share your passion for country however, I feel the same about alternative music! Ah music-it truly is a beautiful thing!!!
Amanda, I have a couple of Rascal Flatts cds. They used to hold a spot in the cd player but I change things up once in awhile.
I love "Bless the Broken Road"! I have often thought I would love to have that song at my future wedding and I already have the perfect person to sing it.....!
I will say a prayer for you today that you can get rid of your funk.
Love ya,
Sonya
i'm sure it goes without saying how much i approve of this post. two thoughts though: country music sucks and don't bother with anything other than the iPod when it comes to mp3 players. you might spend a few more bucks, but the old saying, "you get what you pay for," most definitely applies. if anyone else suggests differently (Ty), don't listen to them.
Thanks Sonya. I think you should listen to Ty. :)
don't listen to amanda either. :)
listen to Patrick. But you can listen to me because I love music too. I mix it and make patrick sound good for crying out loud!
anyway, to tide you over Sonya, I'm going to have to create you a mixer of some sort.
And I'll do to you what my friend David did to me. He used to play Keith Green when we carpooled several years ago. I HATED HIM (Keith). But you know what? If you listen to his words, his heart and if you know his story, the music sounds different. Anyway, Patrick, do not comment on Keith Green. ; ) Zip it. Zip it good.
Anyway, I'll throw in some Non-sucky stuff that I know you will like.
your selection is slack. : )
You'll get two CD's. One is strictly Rita Springer, just because you'll love her. Then, here's your tenative playlist for the other:
How Beautiful Julie Benson/Jeff Berry Journey To The Well
Your Love Broke Through Keith Green The Ultimate Collection
Psalm 18 Waterdeep You Are So Good To Me
Psalm 145 Shane Barnard & Shane Everett Psalms
Strong Tower Phil Keaggy Philly Live
Those Who Trust Waterdeep You Are So Good To Me
My God Has Come To Save Me Waterdeep You Are So Good To Me
Big Enough To Hold Me Waterdeep You Are So Good To Me
Wholly Yours David Crowder* Band A Collision (Bonus Video Version)
You Are My Joy David Crowder* Band A Collision (Bonus Video Version)
Lost In You Phil Keaggy It's Personal
The Happy Song (Remix) Delirious Deeper (Disc 2)
i completely concur with everything macbug just said...w/ exception of rita springer (i've never heard of her). that mix CD is going to be dang good! david crowder and waterdeep...you can't lose.
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