A Graceful Holiday Series IX
The Gift of Music
"Then David and all Israel played
music before God with all their might, with singing, on harps, on stringed
instruments, on tambourines, on cymbals, and with trumpets."
1 Chronicles 13:8
Prayer for today:
Thank you for the gift of music. Thank you for songs that bring comfort to my
soul and takes me to places that nurtures my spirit. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen
Reflection Corner:
As I write this, I can hear ringing
in my ears, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year and the excitement of the holiday season brightens my day. Throughout this time, whether you are in the grocery store or listening to your favorite radio station you hear the songs of the
season.
I believe that music is a source to
our soul. Whether it’s classical,
spiritual, jazz, rhythm and blues, or country it speaks to us in different
forums. We have a plethora of holiday
music to choose from to fill our season.
My Dad was a drummer and music was a
very big part of our life growing up. When I was a child, while we were
decorating music would always be in our background. He loved to decorate and I was his little
helper. Our celebrations were centered
around music where we would sing, dance and have a wonderful time together as a
family and Dad was always in the center.
This Christsmas by the
Whispers, takes me back to our apartment in Maryland and we would play this
song many times on the record player.
When I hear it today, it warms my spirit and I feel the closeness with
my Dad. Although he is no longer on this
earth, his presence through the gift of music, is everlasting.
Activity Inspiration:
This activity is to create a special
file with all of your holiday music favorites (old and new). Play it in your car, at home, in your office
and it will fill your days.
Journal:
What songs in my childhood can warms my heart?
Who would these songs honor if you could tell the stories of how
they impacted you in your past?
What new songs will you add to your song list?
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