I have stories and testimonies inspired by music, just like this community, music that cannot be separated from my life, how my life is so related to music, that's why I also can't be separated from music because I live my life hand in hand with music.
You didn't want heaven without us
So Jesus You brought heaven down
My sin was great, Your love was greater
What could separate us now?
Life without music is like we live in a large environment with various kinds of trees, plants, flowers, and everything we need is there, but they are all colorless or maybe only black or white can be seen. The grass is not green but black, the flowers are only black or white, there are no red, yellow, purple, green, etc. Yes, that's what life is like without music.
That is why, the Creator, created life and music because music has a huge influence on life. When we are in church or anywhere, when we praise God we will sing spiritual songs that contain praise for God. and I'm sure it has enormous power, not just songs that pass by, but these songs become songs that please God and there is a big change and blessings in our lives.
It's not just words or just writing that has no meaning. I experienced it myself and I'm sure you have experienced it too. When we listen to songs, our feelings can be carried away and we can even cry when listening to them. Likewise with the spiritual songs that I sing and listen to, I truly experience God's miracles and blessings from there. The lyrics in songs of praise and worship to God are so powerful that the spirit within me truly experiences the real presence of God.
What are we really looking for in this world? riches? power? The most important thing in living in this world is peace and prosperity.
I have a lot of problems, both illness, finances, mental illness, family, child, and do I just give up? certainly not.I leave it all to God. Until now, it has been proven that God always provides help and a timely solution. Otherwise, I would not have been able to write this testimony to you now.
I think it would all be in vain if our hearts don't feel peaceful. Life is filled with fear and worry... Why be rich if we live in fear? or live in full power in life but full of worries? Many people nowadays suffer from mental illness and it is very dangerous, even more dangerous than physical illness, right? Mental illness kills more than physical illness because it damages our mind and soul which ultimately kills our physical body slowly and excruciatingly.
Many people experience mental illness and this leads to drug addiction and the worst thing is suicide. Where do we go when we experience difficulties, problems that feel like we can't solve them in our own strength? where will we run from it all? Who will we look to if we experience things that are so hard for us to bear?
There is only one answer, God. He who created everything, He who is able to end everything. He is the one who provides a way out and everything will be right in time. I see or read a lot of news about famous people or musicians who died by suicide, and it's very sad, very tragic. I always think, how is that possible? Maybe I would be in the same position as them, there are problems that are not resolved and become a burden that cannot be borne so I would rather end my life than live in the world, maybe they think it is more torturous to live in the world than to die? Dying might solve everything, no more pain or even feel at peace? That's a BIG mistake. that's why I'm very grateful, I believe in God who has saved me and is always with me.
Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now
I never feel alone because there is a God who is always there for me, accompanies me in everything, in any situation, who gives me strength. I not only have to pray to God, but I can sing spiritual songs and everything that is my burden will be lifted. When I sing worship songs, I cry and I feel God's endless love in my life. I feel His real love and always gives me the strength to get through everything. Until now, I exist because of God alone.
I usually listen to spiritual songs which are my favorite to sing, songs from Hillsong. Maybe some of you know Hillsong United? Hillsong United is a band from Australia which is part of the Hillsong Church or Hillsong church. The band also toured throughout the world, and performed at various Hillsong churches. one of the reasons I want to go to Australia is Hillsong. I love Brooke Fraser’s voice, she has an amazing voice and I can feel her voice has a powerful blessing. I would love to watch Hillsong and be able to come worship and praise God with them, that would be amazing.
I don't know why, when I listen to Hillsong songs I will shed tears and I feel God touching me through those songs. So extraordinary, isn't it? It doesn't have to be at church, but when I'm at home and I play their songs, I sing and there I start crying and feel God's great love in my life which cannot be replaced by anything in this world.
Here is a list of Hillsong songs that I have heard since I was little, up to new songs from them which are also very good to listen to and sing.
Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love
Like You have loved me
By His blood and in His name
In His freedom I am free
For the love of Jesus Christ
Who has resurrected me
There is no other relationship from this song other than my relationship with God alone, but it makes me a renewed and blessed person, not only physical blessings but especially spiritual blessings from God, strength, peace, joy, and consolation, deliverance, and restoration.
That's all what I want and need most.
Thank God, I've made it this far...
and I am ready for whatever I will go through in front of me ahead with strength and inclusion from God! :)
CharinaKim
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