“Compose new melodies that release new praises to the Lord.” (Psalm 33:3 TPT)
My friend Shari is a musician. She recently sent me a song that she created completely on her own. I admire her songwriting abilities and her beautiful voice. I am not musically talented, so I am in awe of those who possess this gift. Shari mentioned how much she enjoys creating music even though many people prefer cover tunes that are familiar to them.
“Many people die with their music still in them. Why is this so? Too often it is because they are always getting ready to live. Before they know it, time runs out.” (Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.)
Why do we spend years singing versions of cover songs while suppressing our own original music? Why do we copy others rather than find our own voice? Is it because we crave applause and acceptance more than creative expression? Or are we just too lazy to delve within, to discover the lyrics and melodies that are curled up in our souls? Or are we afraid that who we truly are is not worthy of revelation--that it is better to sing popular tunes rather than authentic ones?
Lord, you have imprinted uniqueness within each of us. Help us to uncover what remains buried. Teach us to compose new melodies with the anointing skills You have provided. May we express our true selves with passion, courage, and self-acceptance.
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