Turn Words into Action

I’m moving off of Fridays and onto a weekend writing so I can have them posted by Monday morning.

32 Indeed, to them you are nothing more than one who sings love songs with a beautiful voice and plays an instrument well, for they hear your words but do not put them into practice. Ezekiel 33

I tend to listen to music while at work, and I had been sticking to my own albums for a while. A few weeks ago, I started using some of the automatic stations on Google Play and was thrilled when I found a few 90’s stations. I got excited and was gleefully listening to the tunes of my school days (yep, I realize I’m dating myself here).

Anyways, there’s a big difference between singing along with your friends or in your car versus listening to it in headphones in a quiet environment. The words that were jumbled suddenly jump out at you, in crystal clarity. Some of the songs I thought at the time were innocent were actually far from it. A few of them I stopped and listened to the words more clearly, really hearing what the song was about for the first time. It was a rather eye opening (or ear-opening) experience.

I’ve written before that music is something that speaks to me. I made the switch around two years ago to start listening to only Christian music, and I pay close attention to the lyrics now. When I sing at church, whether seated in the congregation or up with the praise band, I make an effort to mean every word that I’m singing. It’s my way to communicate with God. This isn’t the same for everyone - particularly my husband - but everyone should have something that they find this meaningful as a way to worship and praise.

Whatever that may be, pay attention to the “words.” Put those words into practice. Do not go through the motions without putting effort in. It may be music, it may be what you read, it may be what you watch, it may be how you spend your Saturday nights, but whatever it is, your actions have words associated with them. Make those words and actions praise God.