John Scheideman

Heart and soul therapy

It's just about bedtime as I post this latest missive.

And tonight, as I have for every night during the past six years, I will close my day with good gospel music.

I can't begin or end any day of my life anymore without a song.

And because of my nightly gospel song therapy, I can sleep well at night...and also have a song to sing in the new day.

I sometimes wonder if the artists who sing me to sleep each night ever wonder whether the music they made so long ago would be used to soothe a weary soul to sleep, or to plant the greatest message in the world into his brain to ruminate and dream upon, or even to start his day with a smile.

I'm sure that thought may have crossed their minds...sometimes more than once.

And I wonder if those same artists ever wonder whether their labors have made that kind of appreciative difference in a life, or do they get frustrated because it's hard sometimes to see the fruits of their work manifest amidst the long bus rides, and if they eventually abandon that calling because the monetary and personal benefits aren't sufficient for them

Well, I'm one person here to say...keep it up, guys and gals, because it's made a huge difference in the real quality of my life.

And if it's done that for me, imagine how many others have had similar or even greater benefits in their lives as a result of them making those little records of songs that tell the greatest story in the world.

Gospel music is one of the best therapies I can recommend to any person.

And if there are any singers reading this, hang in there...because you're all truly making a difference in people's lives...whether it's eternally, or just for a few moments in time.

It's worth it. I know.

Posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 12:51 AM | [1] Comments | Southern Gospel Music | Permalink

Page 1 of 1 pages

Comments

Page 1 of 1 Comment Pages

I can tell you from personal experience that the songs that we singers sing, bear spiritually therapeutic results in us as well. Many times I have leaned on the comfort and assurance of our songs in my time of need. The truths that the songs bring to light and emphasize in our hearts bring healing and hope to us as well. I never cease to be amazed at how, after hearing and/or singing the songs repeatedly over a lifetime, they still speak to my heart.

So in case you were wondering . . . yes, the medicine works for the doctor too.


Commented by On 03/27/2008

Page 1 of 1 Comment Pages


Add Comments

Name:

Email:

Location:

URL:

Please enter the word you see in the image below:


* Note: Members of Southern Gospel News.com who are logged in do not have to fill in the above information each time they post

By posting you agree to our Comments Policy

Remember my personal information

Notify me of follow-up comments?

Categories

Archives

Syndicate

Southern Gospel News

Southern Gospel Blogs

Links

Member Login