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<\/a>If you have been reading my blog for any amount of time, you know that music has always been a large part of my life. I learned how to play the piano very early by the church pianist. I taught myself how to play the guitar on a five stringed instrument (my parents bought me a full-stringed guitar once I learned how to play). I also taught myself how to play the organ.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I was a music major throughout college. I\u2019ve lead choirs. I\u2019ve been a soloist. I\u2019ve been in an ensemble. I\u2019ve sung in some great choirs. I\u2019ve lead worship. I\u2019ve played the organ or piano during many worship services.<\/p>\n
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I just love music.<\/p>\n
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I\u2019m so thankful that God has given us music for encouragement. Through the Apostle Paul, God encourages us about what we are to do with the music we love so much. \u201cSpeak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.\u201d<\/i> (Ephesians 5:19-20 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n
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Throughout the month I will be sharing some of my favorite psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs and how they have impacted my life. I pray that you\u2019ll enjoy this month of melodies and that you will find a greater joy in music as I will.<\/p>\n
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Today\u2019s melody is a newer worship song. \u201c10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)\u201d recorded by Matt Redman gives many reasons to praise God. While he doesn\u2019t give 10,000 in the song, I know each day there are plenty of reasons to praise God.<\/p>\n
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If we were to go through our day today with this thought in mind, what differences would it make? Would you look at a child differently? Would you look at a meal differently? Would you look at your car differently? Would you look at your time differently? I believe you would.<\/p>\n
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When we thank God and praise Him for all that we have and all that we do in our day-to-day lives, our heart changes. We become grateful. We realize how blessed we truly are. And before you know it, you have 10,000 reasons to bless His holy Name.<\/p>\n
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So take a look at this song. Listen to the recording. Look at your day differently. And see just blessed you truly are.<\/p>\n
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\u201c10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)\u201d<\/p>\n
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Chorus:<\/p>\n
Bless the Lord, O my soul
\nO my soul
\nWorship His holy name
\nSing like never before
\nO my soul
\nI worship Your holy name<\/p>\n
Verse 1
\nThe sun comes up; it’s a new day dawning
\nIt’s time to sing Your song again
\nWhatever may pass and whatever lies before me
\nLet me be singing when the evening comes<\/p>\n
Chorus<\/p>\n
Verse 2<\/p>\n
You’re rich in love and You’re slow to anger
\nYour name is great and Your heart is kind
\nFor all Your goodness, I will keep on singing
\n10,000 reasons for my heart to find<\/p>\n
Chorus<\/p>\n
Verse 3<\/p>\n
And on that day when my strength is failing
\nThe end draws near and my time has come
\nStill my soul will sing Your praise unending
\n10,000 years and then forever more<\/p>\n
Chorus[i]<\/a><\/p>\n