Why We Sing

I recently came across an article in a professional magazine for Worship Leaders and thought it was very interesting and worth condensing to share in this issue of The Forerunner.

We enjoy singing.

But that’s not why we sing.

 

Singing connects us to one another.

But that’s not why we sing.

 

Singing is a way of serving the Lord.

But that’s not why we sing.

 

Singing impacts my mind (lyrics teach truths and Biblical values.)

But that’s not why we sing.

 

Singing is a way of our giving back to God.

But that’s not why we sing.

 

Singing is a form of prayer.

But that’s not why we sing.

 

Singing is tied to the promises of God.

But that’s not why we sing.

 

Singing forces us to be physically involved when we express worship.

But that’s not why we sing.

 

Singing is something the Bible commands us to do.

But that’s not why we sing.

 

Singing effects our emotions.

But that’s not why we sing.

 

WHY do we sing?

God deserves our praise. We choose to sing. How dare we arrogantly decide that He should not receive something that He declares He wants. Do we know better than He does whether the sound we make is good enough when He says it is? Who are we to judge our worship – when that right belongs only to Him.

So – you have reason to sing!