Music Challenge

I'm sure some of you are anxiously awaiting my tales of camp. I mean, what better activity do you have to do with your time?

Anyway, I am in the process of writing that post, but in the meantime, I thought I'd write this one...

A few weeks ago, God decided to pull out His chisel and start molding me to be more like Him. Not that He has ever put His chisel away. God has a habit of constantly hammering away at me. It rather hurts most of the time. This time, God began convict me about music.

Now, I don't listen to bad music or songs. I do listen to a lot of love songs and Disney songs, though -- not to mention Broadway musical songs. Then, there are other songs that are just fun to sing and listen to. There is nothing wrong with these songs, but a few weeks ago, I felt God trying to get my attention. I realized that because of all the other songs filling my head, I was hardly ever singing or listening to Christian songs. Other songs were slowly filtering out things that had to do with Christ, and I found myself actually forgetting some songs that I used to sing all of the time. I found myself preferring other songs to ones that glorified God.

This realization shocked and frightened me. I felt that God was telling me that I need to get my focus back on Him, and for me, one of the best ways to get myself focusing on Him is through music. So I have decided that until December 1st, I am only going to listen to Christian music. When that day arrives, I may or may not decide to continue in this challenge.

So far, it hasn't been easy -- guess that's why they call it a challenge. ;) But I can already see that it's making a difference. Can't wait to see what'll happen by the end of it! :D Until then, my sisters are enjoying correcting me and getting on to me whenever I slip up. Not to mention getting a break from Disney and Taylor Swift. ;)