Why I Changed My Tunes

First off, I only listen to Christian music 99% of the time.  I sneak some secular in there every once in a while and there are some bands I still like that might make a few jaws drop.

One day, about 13+ years ago, I was driving along listening to the pop station when a really raunchy song came on.  I heard my 3 year old in the back seat singing right along with the colorful lyrics.  That was my “aha” moment.  I found a KLOVE station in my area and changed my tunes.

I used to absolutely hate waking up in the morning or even the middle of the night, with some song stuck in my head.  Always some very inappropriate song.  The worst ones have the most catchy tunes.

I want to wake up with uplifting songs in my head.  I need to have my day start out in a good direction.

“How can you listen to music constantly about only one thing?”

Have you listened to secular music lately?  Ummm… It’s also usually about one thing!

I’m not saying secular music is bad.  There is a lot of other music out there that isn’t full of worldly garbage.

For my family and myself, this is what works.  Christian music today doesn’t sound anything like it did even 15 years ago.  It is uplifting, upbeat, and some of those bands really rock out!

For me personally, I need to hear and be reminded of God’s love on a daily basis.  The music may all have one common theme but the music and lyrics are all different, just like country music or any other genre.

I love hearing my kids singing along to music that is completely wholesome.  I don’t have to worry about the commercials on the radio station (KLOVE doesn’t have any) or the news topics that will be covered because everything is completely clean and family appropriate.

It is also another great way to memorize scripture!  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come across scriptures that I realize I know by heart and didn’t even realize it because they are the lyrics of a contemporary Christian song.

While I like the contemporary pop-style Christian music, my husband likes to listen to the “harder” music.  There is something for everyone out there, you just have to look.

My kids have their whole lives ahead of them to be bombarded by the world but for now, we’re going to make the choice to let them be kids as much as possible without the added sexual and violent messages.  We’re not perfect at this by any means but we’re trying.

My hope is that my kids get a firm footing as early as possible to help them struggle less with their walk later in life.

Garbage in, garbage out.  We are told to guard our hearts. This is another practical way to do so.  Singing along to a sexually explicit song does not glorify God.

Our kids have enough to deal with in this life.  Give them the gift of purity. It is indeed, a Slow Fade…

Slow Fade by Casting Crowns

Be careful little eyes what you see
It’s the second glance that ties your hands as darkness pulls the strings
Be careful little feet where you go
For it’s the little feet behind you that are sure to follow

It’s a slow fade when you give yourself away
It’s a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
It’s a slow fade, it’s a slow fade

Be careful little ears what you hear
When flattery leads to compromise, the end is always near
Be careful little lips what you say
For empty words and promises lead broken hearts astray

It’s a slow fade when you give yourself away
It’s a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day

The journey from your mind to your hands
Is shorter than you’re thinking
Be careful if you think you stand
You just might be sinking

It’s a slow fade when you give yourself away
It’s a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
Daddies never crumble in a day
Families never crumble in a day

Oh be careful little eyes what see
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
For the Father up above is looking down in love
Oh be careful little eyes what you see

What are your thoughts on music?

Blessings,