Our God, is worthy to receive glory and honor and power for He created all things and by His will we were created and have our being. (Revelation 4:11)

In the Book of Psalms Christians are reminded and exhorted to sing to the Lord with all sorts of musical instruments, boasting of His love, goodness, mercy, holiness, forgiveness and in His Sovereignty over all His creations.

But why does God desire our worship?

To me, the reason being He created us for His pleasure and He inhabits the praises of His people. Worship is an intimate expression of LOVE between God and us. Writing and singing Christian Music Lyrics is an outward expression of our inner devotion to Him.

Even the angelic hosts sang songs to God in a loud voice saying, "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!" (Revelation 5).

God created music.

He appoints and anoints people to compose lyrics about Him and to play musical instruments skillfully. (2 Chronicles 5)

The next time we worship God, don't just recite the words BUT let us connect with the words and the Holy Spirit. The lyrics we sing aid us in opening the door to enter into the Throne Room where HIS MAJESTY is seated.

Sing from our heart.

The Lord doesn't require eloquent words, unusual philosophy or beautiful singing voice. He wants us to sing truthfully from our hearts and take heed to the message of the song.

Only then can we experience the joy of being in the presence of the Almighty - El Shaddai. (2 Chronicles 5 :11-14)

Today, we have access to all sorts of Christian music lyrics and in various langauges such as in Spanish, Hindi, Tagalog, Mandarin, Tamil, Malayalam, etc.

God made us all different and thus we express differently.

We can select hymns, black gospel music, contemporary Christian music, songs of praise and worship choruses, southern gospel, pop, rock, rap and many more. There are CD's , tapes and videos available.

Instruments such as the harp, lyre, cymbals, trumpets, guitar, piano, keyboard, organ, drums, etc, can be used. Whatever instrument we have and are able to play, let's use it to make a sweet melody to the Lord who takes great delight in those who love and obey Him.

If we can't play an instrument, we could use accompaniment tapes. Be creative and most of all, just BE OUR UNIQUE SELF.

Moving melodies hold out a warm welcome to unvited guests in our midst, comforts the broken, brings refreshment to the lonely, and assurance to the discouraged. When congregations sing the praises of the King, the demonic forces flee or stand at attention.

Think of each Christian Music Lyrics you sing as a binding commitment to God.