Singing has always been a part of our family. When I was about 6 or 7 years old, my folks tried to interest me in music by making me take piano lessons. The only song I remember was Porcupines Have Prickly Quills to the tune of Haydn’s Surprise Symphony. Also about that time, a brother in the church encouraged me to get up and “lead a song” at a Sunday afternoon singing. As I went back to my seat, I said something to the effect, “I’ll never do that again.” A little later, when my brother and I were still in elementary school, our parents sent us down the street to a lady that taught music lessons. That was not the favorite way to spend a Saturday morning for two little boys! As we grew up, church music became a big part of our lives. We would, of course, sing in church services. However, it was not uncommon for the young people to go to somebody’s house for a “singing night.” In addition, we were blessed to attend a Christian school. I sang in the chorus and learned to love music even more. I love to sing with singers who have learned to read music, have good voices and who also love to sing.
Over the years, I have often noticed that some in the church do not seem to enjoy singing. They will often not participate in the worship in song. Can God be pleased if we do not participate in that avenue of worship? Remember, God must enjoy singing or He would not have called upon His followers to sing together in worship. When we sing in worship, not only are we teaching and admonishing one another, but we are singing praises to the Most High God. How could anyone pass up that great opportunity?
We are also singing about God and the Lord Jesus. We want others to know of God the Father and His beloved Son, the Savior. It is the one point in worship when we all have an equal opportunity to teach the many important lessons found in the wonderful psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Why would any believer not want to obey God and engage in worship in song?
It is not essential that we sing the right notes every time. I am thankful for that since I miss a note now and then. Some may not even know one note from another. You may not sing soprano, alto, tenor or bass. You may sing “also” instead of solo. We all ought to do our best whether singing, leading prayer or whatever we do in our worship to God. Yet, with singing, keep in mind God is pleased even if we are making a joyful noise unto the Lord when our worship is in the right spirit and according to the truth of God’s Word. Keep in mind God made everyone’s voice. It may not sound good to me, but it may sound wonderful to the Lord! So, never deprive the Father in heaven of hearing His children praise Him.
