MUSIC
THE HEALING POWER OF MUSIC 1 SAMUEL 16:14-23 "AND WHENEVER THE HARMFUL SPIRIT FROM GOD WAS UPON SAUL, DAVID TOOK THE LYRE AND PLAYED IT WITH HIS HAND. SO SAUL WAS REFRESHED AND WAS WELL, AND THE HARMFUL SPIRIT DEPARTED FROM HIM" (VERSE 23).
Many people have suffered enormous losses since the announcement of COVID-19 and the restrictions imposed on the world. Not only has the pandemic had a direct impact on people’s livelihoods, but it has also had a major influence on mental health issues. According to research, music can be used to process emotions, trauma, and grief. Music can also be used to calm or relax people who are anxious or have a hard time controlling their emotions. Instead of our normal “Local is Lekker” I have decided to post the lyrics of the song sung by Lauren Daigle – Peace Be Still. This song is a perfect complement to the article on mental health. It’s in the stillness and calm of our hearts that we get to know who God really is and understand His instruction thousands of years ago to “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10, NKJV).
PEACE BE STILL – BY: THE BELONGING CO FT LAUREN DAIGLE [Verse 1] I don’t want to be afraid Every time I face the waves I don’t want to be afraid I don’t want to be afraid I don’t want to fear the storm Just because I hear the roar I don’t want to fear the storm I don’t want to fear the storm [Chorus] Peace be still Say the word and I will Set my feet upon the sea Till I’m dancing in the deep Oh peace be still You are here so it is well Even when my eyes can’t see I will trust the voice that speaks Peace, peace, over me [Verse 2] I’m not gonna be afraid ‘Cause these waves are only waves I’m not gonna be afraid I am not gonna be afraid I’m not gonna fear the storm You are greater than it’s roar I’m not gonna fear the storm I’m not gonna fear at all [Repeat Chorus] [Bridge] {Let faith, rise up Oh heart, believe Let faith rise up in me Let faith, rise up Oh heart, believe Let faith rise up in me} [x2] [Repeat Chorus] [Repeat Bridge] [Repeat Chorus]
THE CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE
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