Spiritual Workout : Voices lifted, Spirits trained

 

 Day 6
Voices lifted, Spirits trained

Singing is not only an exercise for singers to train their voices, but also a spiritual exercise for those who want to train in godliness. If the song is based on scriptures and praises God, exhorts the children of God, then it can train in godliness.

Singing praise trains gratitude in the heart, brings joy, reminds us of the Lord's love, mercy, His great deeds, reminds us of God's Word, helps to exhort, encourage God's children.

’’Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord’’. Colossians 3:16

The spiritual song teaches, exhorts and encourages to trust in God , to be thankful, to live a holy life, to pray. Singing the song "Sweet hour of prayer" is an exercise for the spirit of prayer. He who sings with all his heart  "Trust and obey" will learn to trust and obey God. He who sings "Only believe" exhorts not only listeners to believe in God, but also himself. He who sings ‘’Nearer my God to Thee’’,  longs for holiness and God’s presence and encourages the listeners to do the same. The song which is inspired of Spirit,  is a spiritual workout  for those who sing it heartfully.

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May 30^th 2020