“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the Earth! Serve the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs.”
— Psalm 100:1–2
When I was in high school, I took this command to heart. I thought I had a gift for music. In reality, what sounded beautiful to me probably sounded to others more like a goat stuck in a vacuum cleaner. Several friends and I had a garage band. We had no concept of harmony or music theory, scales were overrated, we had no hope of ever landing any record deals. But we thought we had something special. Our talent was not there, but we made it up for it in enthusiasm. We sincerely wanted to honor God, even if the results weren’t concert-worthy.
The remarkable thing about music is that it reaches deeper than mere performance. Music affects us at every level: emotionally, mentally, and even physically. Modern research confirms what God’s people have known for ages: music lifts our spirits, reduces stress, and even helps unlock memory pathways in Alzheimer’s patients that other therapies cannot touch.
Yet the power of music goes far beyond personal mood. Throughout history, music has moved entire nations. In the 1960s, songs called for peace and change. During the Civil Rights Movement, music became a rallying cry for justice and courage. Tragically, the Nazis also harnessed music to spread their propaganda and strengthen their grip on the people. Music can heal, inspire, and unify — but it can also mislead and destroy.
That’s why we should never treat music as an afterthought in worship. We often talk about the power of prayer, but we should also speak more about the power of song. Worship through music is not a warm-up before the sermon; it is itself an offering to God. Man was created to worship, and music is one of the greatest tools God has given us to do so.
So whether you are standing in church on Sunday, driving to work on Monday, or singing in the shower, let your heart and your voice be lifted to Him. Worship is not about performance — it is about presence. It is about drawing near to the God who made us, and using the very gift of music He created to glorify His name.
“Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs.” (Psalm 100:2)
This is a powerful piece! Music is all you say and more. Even the animals can be touched with music. Love this Katie!! From another Katy (who also thought she would be famous for her voice) Hahaha!
The power of song, so true, it is a very important part of worship. Love your opening illustration and the goat picture, gave me a chuckle!