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from a question from joel,

hi guys,
well, i was just hit by a question on this blog abt whether “taylor swift’s change” is a christian song..
i think by my understanding, that it can be and also can be a pop song.. or what ever you want it to be.

Alot of artist nowadays know the importance in living in our Lord Jesus Christ.. and because of thier profession, in the recording labels and companies, they are not fortunate to write worship songs like for example -planet shakers, hillsongs.. ect ect..
we must ALWAYS remember.. that everyone is put where they are by the PERFECT planning of OUR God.

So, now, as it is written, we should always give glory to God in all that we do.. hence, these artist also would want to do the same.

We’ll be abit surprised that we do have extremist in our daily church life that have the mentality that if you are in the entertainment world, you are a sinner! which is WRONG!!! yes, the argument is, “you cant be in the world and follow God. ” but then my question is, who gave you this tallent??? who allowed the opportunity to arise in your way.. who allowed you to be so famous??? -another argument may arise when they say.. “who allowed mettalica to be so famous… but that is a totally diffrent topic.. i believe all music comes from God! coz He is the creator and whatever is done with music, that person shall be held accountable for his tallents..” ok ok.. getting back to our topic..

I read a blog from the lead singer of “the fray” which has also the same kind of music like lifehouse and ect… he said, now, my profesion is a singer, i would love to do my job but that doesnt mean i cant sing about love n life’s troubles.. he gave an example of a plumber… is a plumber going to fix the plumbing in christian peoples houses only or for everyones houses..?? same goes for a singer or a band.

Hence, as we open our minds n see the bigger picture.. we wont be so blinded.. these bands like “lifehouse, the fray, switchfoot, taylor swift, carrie underwood, keith urban, rascall flatts ect.. ” are seeing the big picture.. yes they are planted in the music world, but as you can see in thier dressings, in the way the carry them selves, and the lyrics they write, they also are glorifying God..

So, the question, is it a christian song???? i’d say hmm, depends on how you wanan look at it… if i were to read those lyrics just like dat, i’d say yes it is.. is it singing about JESUS?? maybe… if you wana sing it to jesus, no problem.. im sure he’d enjoy it..

Just for your info, the song by lifehouse-everything…is also sang in churches.. so, once again, it depends on how u wana see it.

A word of encouragement to others, if people say, that song is not a c’tian song, you say.. well, up to you.. but i’d like to see it as one. and you’ll find music spicing up your life in so many ways.

jason.

From the I.N.S.I.D.E Out...

A thousand times I've failed
Still your mercy remains
And should I stumble again
Still I'm caught in your grace

Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
my heart and my soul, Lord I give you control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love You from the inside out

Your will above all else, my purpose remains
The art of losing myself in bringing you praise

Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
In my heart, in my soul, Lord I give you control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love You from the inside out

Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise
From the inside out Lord, my soul cries out

- - - - - - - > From the I.N.S.I.D.E Out....

Remain Bless, 
L.O.V.E

this is healer by hillsongs.. michael.G..

people hv been talking abt since the song was written in and with a wrong intention..
hence, we shouldnt be singing this kinda songs in church.. i want to know what you guys think abt it?!?

just for your info.. the song writter faked his cancer when he wrote this song.. for “whatever reason” but somehow the church allowed the song to be in the album.. hence, people are saying the church is not in tune with God, and allowing anyone to bring in any songs..

but, fact, many people has been touched by this song.. lives been changed!

1, Has God changed something bad to good?
2, did God purposely allow a song with this kinda intentions to be published?
3, how am i to know what kind of songs to listen to!?
4, is it safe to sing this kind of songs in our church?!?!

i am confused, please help!

hi guys.. just dropping another post for your viewing.. but i hope when you’re done watching this.. yes i agree its 9 minutes.. n it might take sometime.. but watch it..

to those musicians who watch n read this.. think about who you can be.. look at the improvisation n technique they’re using.. although some people may disagree with the way hillsongs carry out thier way of reaching out to others.. some may say thier dressings are bad or how worldly they are.. but look at the amount of people they are drawing to thier attention! some may say.. wat purpose is there by playing “bittersweet symphony” its a ‘worldly’ song.. *but it doesnt matter. the important thing is that in everyway, they are preaching about Christ* (philippians1:18) see how they mash the starting with a beautiful christian song.. and in that presentation.. see how they proclaim His word in the projection..

for me.. n i say again.. my point of view! music belongs to God.. he made it! its a couple of chords brought together that makes a nice sound to our ears.. if you play a worldly song.. there is no wrong in it.. to my mind.. keep your mind healthy.. think of God.. and you dont even have to worry about what kind of music you listen to.. because.. i believe in my inner voice.. telling me.. this is a nice song.. or this is a bad song.. wether it’s harmfull if you continue listening.. Well, music in its self is clean unless engineered to disturb your mind.. like some trans music.. other than that it’s de words in the song!

if you are out there.. thinking wat kind of music is really “not so harmfull to my soul.. ” i’d say bands like “switchfoot, lifehouse.. ect..” some say creed and P.O.D is actually confusing the mind of a christian.. coz it is “rock music!!” n for some people ROCK MUSIC, is the devils music!! haha kinda funny tho.. well, that i leave to your inner voice in your heart.. keep your eyes on God.. always look to God.. love Him.. honour Him.. your heart(holy spirit) will show you what to do n what not to do… n like de Bible says :

Proverbs 3:5-6 (New International Version)

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;

6 in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will direct your paths.

its not by your own understanding that you make decisions on what n what not to learn, listen n play.. always keep your heart n mind on Him.. and He’ll take care of your mind.. trust in Him.. He’ll give you new ideas n creativity if you allow Him to work in you..

be blessed!