really enjoyed the PetroSains trip, though we were not able to go into the real deal, but the music exhibition was alright - it was a fun time to spend the time with a great bunch of youths : ) and it was definitely even nicer that we met Pui Man, a friend of Joanne who came along with us! and not to mention the iphone that we were so kind to help return to the owner!
anyways, learning more about music was interesting. music has such a way of connecting us with our emotions. there are soo many kinds of music out there! and we all have different 'tastes' and likes of different genres. makes me think of how creative God really is - that He hotwired our brains to come out with arts such as music.
the Psalmists writes I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will make music. (Psalm 101:1) and there are so many other Psalms written as songs of praise to God.
we do not only have to sing when we're happy. Paul and Silas in Acts 16:25-34 sang hymns while being locked up in jail and when everything seems to not work out. it gives a whole new perspective to the song 'Blessed Be Your Name' doesn't it?
what if we really meant what we sang, would we just stand by and mouth the lyrics - or would we connect with the meaning of the song and to give due praise to the One who deserves it all. after all, He did create music. i challenge you to sing with all your heart and to really mean what we sing - and see how it changes our lives.
ah, all in all, a good day to spend a Saturday afternoon.
