Hey everyone. I'm one of the new writers for the #VarsityOne blog, and I'm writing about music. Music is something we all have in common -- you can sing along to it, dance, jump up and down and even mosh to it (for those certain people out there like me). I'm a musician myself, and when I first started playing drums I wasn't that close to God. I joined the church band, and after a while I realized that songs by bands and artists like Steve Fee, Hillsong, Jeremy Camp, Skillet, Disciple, Chasen and many others can really move you. The feeling that you get deep down inside feels like one that'll shoot up out of you and make you want to raise your hands and praise the God we love.
Praising God through music is something that many churches all over the world do. We do it in a more contemporary way, but it really doesn't matter whether you praise God by singing hymns or singing and jumping around to Hillsong and Steve Fee. The point is, you are praising God and showing one way that you love Him. I enjoy playing at Varsity on Wednesday nights because I feel close to God. There are many other ways to praise Him, but this is one of the ways that I show my love for God.
-- Justin / Mainstream Music Writer
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Justin:
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. Your passion for God is so evident when you're onstage! Keep leading people towards God with your incredible musical talent!
- Victoria :)