“The Power of a Gospel Song”
What comes from the heart truly touches the heart! I didn’t come up with that saying, but wow isn’t it true? It’s especially true when it comes to gospel music. After interviewing many great artists, song-writers and listening to testimonies at the National Quartet Convention, my heart is overwhelmed by the power of gospel music.
I had a chance to visit with Squire Parsons and listen to him explain how scripture and personal experience is where he gets inspiration to write. I would dare to say, most gospel songwriters agree. I’ve heard the phrase “gospel music changes lives” so much in my life, it’s almost become cliche’, but I’m respecting the power of gospel music in a fresh way. Obviously- there is power in the biblical truth of the lyric and the beauty of the music stirs emotions and softens hearts. I’m convinced that many gospel songs are saturated with the anointing of the Holy Spirit and thus demands a response.
Perhaps my passion for gospel music has been resurrected because I was given many new CDs at NQC. To say I’ve been blessed is really an understatement. However- being blessed is just the small part of it. Gospel music is more than feel-good songs. The truth is… gospel music is STILL changing lives. I admit as I was listening to one particular song this week, God dealt with stubbornness in my own heart. The song did more than “move me”- I was convicted by the truth of the lyric and prompted to confess and move into a deeper relationship with God through Christ. Now that’s the power of gospel music! I was also moved to tears recently as I listened the Bowlings Miracles And Memories CD. Kelly Bowling shared how she came to Christ as a little girl while she was listening to gospel music. Again- that’s the power of a gospel song!
I’m convinced gospel music is a powerful tool God uses to restore hope, heal broken hearts and soften the hardest ones. He uses it to soothe spirits, bring peace to trouble minds and to draw people to Himself. I’m proud to report gospel music still proclaims the majesty of God, still clings to the cross and stands by the necessity of Christ’s shed blood as humanity’s only hope. Gospel music is convinced the tomb is empty and is persuaded that living victoriously is possible through Christ. Gospel music is still excited about the resurrection of saints and is still looking toward the eastern sky. Trust me, gospel music still banks on the promise of eternal life by grace through faith! Gospel music is sacred and has the ability to point people to Christ leading them to life changing encounters with the living God. I’m a personal witness. My heart has been personally touched, my life has been changed and I am most grateful!
May God- through gospel music continue to bless us all and in return may we give 100% of our lives to Him and pour all of our love on Him! He deserves nothing less. If I can serve you in any way, email me at rhonda@sgnscoops.com.
Published SGNSCoops “Letter From the Editor” October 2011