[:en]A REASON TO SING
Singing changes the brain! Some studies how that when we sing, our bodies release hormones that relieve anxiety and stress. Other research indicates that when a group of people sings together, their heartbeats actually synchronize with each other.
The apostle Paul encourages the church to speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs (Eph. 5:19). And David urged all the people to sing praises and give thanks to the Lord.
When the enemies were heading toward the people of Judah, King Jeshoshaphat called everyone to pray. The next day, they set out lead by their choir. While they sang and walked toward the conflict, their enemies fought each other! By the time God’s people reached the battlefied, the fighting had ended. God saved His people as they marched by faith toward the unknown, singing His praise.
Praising God has the power to change our thoughts, our hearts, and our lives. Let us keep our hearts in tune with God by singing praises to Him. – (Amy Peterson)[:]