Bible references
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
– Psalm 95:1
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
– Ephesians 5:19
Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart,
– Psalm 150:3-5
Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals!
– 1 Chronicles 16:23-25
Sing to the Lord, all the earth! Tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and he is to be feared above all gods.
Thank You for the gift of music. I am so grateful for the way that music has the power to uplift my spirits, calm my heart, and draw me closer to You. Thank You for creating music as a way for me to express my emotions and connect with others in a way that words alone cannot.
I am so thankful for the diversity of music that exists in the world, from the powerful and regal hymns of praise to the soul-stirring melodies of worship. Thank You for the way that music has the ability to reach across cultural and language barriers, bringing people together in harmony and unity.
I pray that You would continue to bless me with the ability to create and appreciate music, and that You would use the gift of music in my life to bring glory to Your name. Help me to use this gift to spread Your love and grace to others. Thank You for the joy and enrichment that music brings to my life.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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