This morning I am reading in Psalm 33 as I study the word “sing”. I do believe that singing is a great way to display emotion in something. It is also used to get the attention in a group or with an audience. Singing is intoxicating to those around you. Singing is powerful and I have realized this morning, it can be used to be heard.
“1Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous!
Praise befits the upright.
2Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre;
make melody to him with the harp of ten strings!
3Sing to him a new song;
play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.”
— Psalm 33:1-3 (ESV)
In the above verses, singing is used in the same means as shouting and play of an instrument. Think about it. When you are walking in the park, do you even notice and/or stop when someone is speaking to another person, not likely as I know that I do not. But, what about if you hear someone playing an instrument, or singing aloud. My attention is grabbed and I may even stop to listen or at the very least, question what is going on. I know that when I am in a church service, everyone perks up when the organ is played or when someone, let alone the choir begin to sing. They have my attention.
Singing is powerful and can be used for more than just expressing one’s self. Yes, it is a great outlet for the self expression and should continue to be used as such. I am reminded this morning that is not the only thing singing for which it can be used. I know now that when looking to gain the attention of others and to be heard, opening with song is a great way to accomplish this.
Now, I have to place a disclaimer here. I am looking here at the one side of the coin and that is singing as a way to spread our message of love and praise. Singing is powerful and in the wrong hands can spread the wrong message, but it is still a very powerful way of getting attention and a way to be heard.
I break out a little song in my training classes in the interest of having a little fun and keeping the environment light. I guess I did not really give it a lot of thought as to the grabbing of the attention of the group and my wanting to be heard. I guess I do, and for that I am grateful for the dumb luck of my actions. Singing accomplishes the goal of bringing attention to the subject and grabbing attention of those in attendance so that one can be heard. I have to remember to use my singing to be heard and what I am to be singing should be my praise of the Lord Almighty.
What are you singing for? Are you singing to display your emotion only? What if you use the power of singing to not only express yourself, but to be heard as you spread the gospel?
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