"Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song"- Psalm 95:1-2 (NIV).
Research states people who enjoy music live longer. People who suffer dementia, who can't remember their own children, can remember lyrics to songs they enjoyed years past. And, as an educator, I can tell you that students who learn something in a song format will be able to recall the academically-intended lyrics years down the road. I'm sure you can attest to a couple of songs you've committed to memory. Have you ever noticed how much more enjoyment you get out of singing songs you are most familiar with? There's something gratifying, satisfying, about singing from memory; it's singing from your heart. The songs are connected to you somehow. Singing songs of worship, eyes closed and hands raised, those words pulled from your heart are the most powerful. You're missing a wonderful worship experience if you aren't learning praise and worship music. Best yet, you might be singing one in His presence one day and you'll know the words.
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