Our worship music should not stay inside the walls of the church. It should become an integral part of our everyday lives. All cultures sing and create music that helps them to express their deepest thoughts, passions and concerns about all of life. The songs we sing in worship should be recalled in all kinds of circumstances and situations in our lives. These songs should grow us and encourage us in our faith- walk as we recall their words and music.
Our worship music should speak to us throughout life from our early days of childhood to old age. Our worship music should provide a support that will nurture us through all the different stages of life. We have a responsibility to teach songs to our children that go further than cute and novel. We must teach them songs that have texts that will fill their minds with thoughts of God the Creator and Redeemer, and His plan for them.
Music is a natural part of life, even for non-musicians, that needs to offer life-long texts and music that sustain a faith for a lifetime. We must carry our worship music outside the walls of the church in our everyday comings and goings with our families and friends. It has much to offer in the growth and nurture of our faith. mjm
