Musical Light

     Today I have been pondering upon the effect that music, especially with words, has on all of us.  I have noticed that all around me are people that constantly have ear buds or some kind of ear phones in/on their ears.  As it seems thy are constantly listening to something.  I don't know the reason why they do it, and to me that's not important, but I wonder if the music they listen to uplifts them, numbs them, or is degrading in some way? 
     Have you ever noticed that music can immediately change your mood and the spirit that you feel around you?  I have read many places that listening to music is one of the only activities that uses and stimulates your whole brain.  That means when coupled with words it can effect so much of you!  Don't get me wrong, I love music without lyrics, but I do know from experience that when things (words) are put to music they stick with you longer and you learn them faster.
     With this in mind I would like to bring up the hymns that we sing in church.  They teach doctrine, as well as bring the spirit into wherever we may be singing/hearing them.  They effect our very souls.  There is a primary song that basically teaches that when we are in a situation that would cause us to be un-Christ-like or to be in spiritual danger, whether it be through thoughts or actions that we should just "Hum [our] favorite hymn".  Music is so powerful and what we listen to, play and sing can determine very quickly whether or not we have God's spirit with us. 
     In light of all of this I would like to share the lyrics of my favorite hymn:
     #123 "Oh May My Soul Commune With Thee"

Lyrics

1. 1. Oh, may my soul commune with thee
   And find thy holy peace;
   From worldly care and pain of fear,
   Please bring me sweet release.
2. 2. Oh, bless me when I worship thee
   To keep my heart in tune,
   That I may hear thy still, small voice,
   And, Lord, with thee commune.
3. 3. Enfold me in thy quiet hour
   And gently guide my mind
   To seek thy will, to know thy ways,
   And thy sweet Spirit find.
4. 4. Lord, grant me thy abiding love
   And make my turmoil cease.
   Oh, may my soul commune with thee
   And find thy holy peace.

     We can have the sweetest and most spiritual times of our lives as we let good and uplifting music permeate and be a part of our lives.  What is your favorite song?  What music brings you peace?  Please be careful with the music you listen to and find peace in listening to the music that would invite His spirit into your life.  It will bring you a perfect environment for understanding the things that the Lord would reveal to you as guidance in your life.