Mood Magic
Music is mood magic! It can change the way we feel within a few seconds. Turning on our iPods and playing the right tune can change everything. If we’re feeling a little down, a happy song can help us set our minds in a new direction. If we need some extra motivation, a fast song can do the trick—especially if the words are right. I need that these days when I’m at the gym.
I’m in a season of building and rebuilding good habits. One, obviously, is being more consistent with my Blog. Eating right and exercising regularly are two more good habits I am rebuilding. I used to be very focused and disciplined with both. But a few years ago, I let everything go. And now I’m paying the price.
Having a playlist with the right music keeps me moving. These songs are particularly encouraging to me right now. They are fast; they are happy; and they keep my focus on why I am building new habits.
“Live With Abandon”1 by The Newsboys, reminds me that when I’m living to please myself, I miss God’s best for me. When I give every part of my life to Christ, then every breath can count for eternity—with NO REGRETS.
I fell in love with the song “The King Is Coming,”2 also by The Newsboys, when I saw the movie “God’s Not Dead.” Christ is returning as King with victory over the evil in our world.
Chris Tomlin’s song, “God’s Great Dance Floor”3 is a celebration of God’s faithfulness and forgiveness.
I LOVE MUSIC. But I don’t always want to go to the gym. When I have the right playlist, however, the gym and my iPhone create an escape from the responsibilities at home. I go, and I stay focused on my goal–which is to honor the Lord in every aspect of my life–including my physical body.
1Newsboys. Live With Abandon. Sparrow Records, 2014, CD.
2Newsboys. The King Is Coming. Sparrow Records, 2011, CD.
3Chris Tomlin. God’s Great Dance Floor. EMI/Sixsteprecords/Sparrow Records, 2013, CD.