Even though I am not a big fan of some of the modern-day Christian music, I must admit that it has really impacted some of the younger generation through its music and words. I love listening to Christian music on the radio and my wife and I listen to a certain station as we travel and most of the time it is the newer music. I have grown quite fond of Lauren Daigle, the Christian singer from Louisiana, and her many songs.
Her songs are refreshing, and her Christian spirit and attitude brings delight to her many fans and followers. Even though I have never seen one of her concerts in person, I do listen to her music. I have spoken with some of my teenage granddaughters, and they listen to her music as well as other Christian artists. This is especially appealing to a granddad because I know they are hearing about the Word of God and His presence to those of us that know Him personally.
In these years of 2020-21 we have faced so many trails and tribulations. The world has faced a pandemic, election year woes, uncertainty in political leadership, church attendance dropout, and much more. My wife and I have 5-year-old twins and their mother listen to the same Christian music as we do. These boys are subjected to this music every time they are in the car and ask for it to be played when they are playing around or inside their home.
One day as they were riding with us and listening to the radio, one of the twins started singing, “Let me tell you about my Jesus.” Both have heard the songs so much that they sing with the artists on radio. Even though they might not fully understand the lyrics they are singing at this time, one day they will. Maybe they will understand why this song was written and performed by Anne Wilson.
Anne Wilson lost her brother due to an accident and she and her parents went through a tough time in their life. The first lines of this song say, “Are you past the point of weary, is your burden weighing heavy, is all too much to carry? Let me tell you about my Jesus.”
Even though my twin grandsons may not understand what they are singing, they are being exposed to the facts that Jesus can eliminate your burdens. This is something they will carry for the rest of their lives.
My favorite Lauren Daigle song is “Tremble”. As I look at and read the words of the song, I understand that I will tremble in the presence of the Lord. Even though I look forward to that day, I will remember the first few lines of this song. See if you can say the same as you read this first verse.
“I will tremble at no other name, my heart’s surrendered to no other reign; I will bow at no other throne, rest my heart at no other home, Let these hands lift no other crown, let these knees fall on no other ground, Draw these eyes from the gold that won’t shine, you turn this life from water to wine, Oh, I tremble, I tremble, oh, in your presence, in your presence.”
Even though I may not be a big fan of some of the modern Christian songs, I thoroughly enjoy and love hearing songs of the Christian artists such as Lauren Daigle, Anne Wilson, and many others. They are and continue to be great influences on people of all ages.
Will you “Tremble” in the presence of God? Will you tell people about “My Jesus”? Will you let your light shine to this sinful world?
Prayer: Thank you Lord for these artists that sing about your grace and your love. I pray that you will be with them in all that they do and say and continue to let them be an influence all that hear from them. Amen.
