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The power of music

I mostly listen to music in an old fashioned way, usually from a CD. I pop the CD in the player and play it over and over and over, until I can sing along with every song. Then, I listen to the CD some more. While my kids are usually eager and willing participants, I can tell when I’ve worn them out, because they’ll request a change. We all really enjoy music, and I am thankful God has gifted so many humans with capturing ideas into memorable words and melodies that remain in my mind and in my soul.

I wanted to share this one with you, because I think sometimes, while I’m mindlessly (after the 999th repeat) humming along to the song, the words are finding their way into my soul and rearranging things for an eternal and life-giving purpose. I hope you enjoy.

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