Re:Verse passage – Ephesians 5:18-19 (day two)
And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;
I am a doctor. My grandmother would hasten to add, “just not the kind that can help people.” However, today, I think I can help. If I could give one prescription to just about everyone I know, it would be: SING MORE. Feeling down, not a problem: SING. Feeling great, excellent: SING. Everything in between, I’ve got you covered: SING.
I don’t want to be flippant, but I take scripture to be completely true, and this isn’t a suggestion. God has designed a release valve for us, and it is wise that we avail ourselves of it. It is cathartic and healthy. it builds community, and it follows the example of Jesus (Matthew 26:30). Every age, every stage, this is for you. This is one of the signs that we are a Holy Spirit-filled people. Our singing should overflow from our heart’s condition. Stop believing the lie that you can’t, or that you shouldn’t, or it is for others. Scripture does not affirm that. Sing More. Sing at home, sing at the office, sing at the gym, and by all means sing at church.
Aaron, I find myself singing all the time. Most of it is in mind or I’m just humming. I don’t realise I’m doing it. Usually hymns. Believe it or not, I sang in another Baptist church choir long ago.
Dr. Jim Whitmire taught me in high school…if we fail to praise the Father, then will the very rocks cry out. … Luke 19:40 + a few arrangements. I still do not want the rocks to do my work! Thanks for leading us in praise to God the Father.