Reason to Sing

I love the discovery of new music to add to my repertoire. Admittedly, most of my music preferences consist of Christian contemporary or worship genres.  But that's what inspires me. That's what encourages me.  It's music from this genre that brings more of God's character into full view for me.  Personally, I would feel dead without music in my life.  There is music constantly playing in my home and car.  One of the least favourite things about my workplace is that I cannot have "my music" playing in the background while I teach.  So instead, I play the music in my head.

Over the last several months I've been enjoying the music of a group called All Sons and Daughters. Their songs are heartfelt and meaningful.  And the cool thing is that I've actually seen them live in concert.  They were the pre-concert artists performing with Chris Tomlin back in 2012.  
In the past year our church has begun to sing some of their songs during our Sunday morning worship.  However, I initially did not recognize their music as All Sons and Daughters.  One Sunday I took note of the songwriter credited with the words displayed on our church walls, Googled the name and realized it was one of the performers from All Sons and Daughters who had written the song. And so began my exploration of their music--so began my deep appreciation for them.

Today I leave you with lyrics and a You-Tube link to one of their songs, entitled "Reason to Sing".  These lyrics resonate so much with me and are a true reflection of my own heart the last while.

Reason to Sing - All Sons and Daughters

When the pieces seem too shattered

To gather off the floor

And all that seems to matter

Is that I don't feel you anymore

No I don't feel you anymore

I need a reason to sing

I need a reason to sing

I need to know that You're still holding

The whole world in Your hands

I need a reason to sing

When I'm overcome by fear

And I hate everything I know

If this waiting lasts forever

I'm afraid I might let go

I'm afraid I might let go

Oh Oh Oh

I need a reason to sing

I need a reason to sing

I need to know that You're still holding

The whole world in Your hands

I need a reason to sing

Yeah

Will there be a victory

Will You sing it over me now

Oh

Your peace is the melody

You sing it over me now

Oh Lord

Your peace is the melody

You sing it over me now

I need a reason to sing

I need a reason to sing

I need to know that You're still holding

The whole world in your hands

That is a reason to sing