Music means different things to different people, which is a major reason we haven't reached a clear definition that the general public agrees on. However, one thing is for sure: music heals the soul. You could say that my definition of music is dependent on my personal experiences.
I've loved good music since I was little; it always lightens my mood whenever I feel sad—depending on the type of music, of course. Let me share a funny story with you, but please don’t laugh. Growing up, my mom rarely punished me, but there came a point in my childhood when my behavior became uncontrollable. She didn’t know what to do, so she started using a more disciplinary approach.
One day, I got into a quarrel—something my sister caught me doing, and she reported me to our mom. That day, I faced the consequences. After the experience, I went to my room, crying my eyes out. I heard my favorite song playing in the background and slowly walked to the living room, standing near the door to avoid being seen. As time passed, I could feel my mood lifting; the music flowed through my veins and enveloped my whole being, prompting me to move my head to the rhythm.
At that moment, I realized the power of music and its effects on our emotions. Imagine feeling sad and suddenly finding yourself smiling and laughing out loud, your heart racing. Sometimes, I think of music as a form of life itself.
I don't know if I'm alone in feeling that my favorite music changes based on my mood. Yes, you heard that right! Currently, I have a favorite song that I've been listening to for several days: "It's on the Repeat."
When I wake up in the morning, I play it, and before I go to sleep at night, it's still playing. That's how much I love this particular song. It truly heals my soul and expresses my gratitude.
You might wonder, "What song is this?" Well, let me reveal it: the title is "Mercy" by Moses Bliss.
“Lord, I'm amazed by how you've shown me mercy.” This is the first line of the song.
I often reflect on my background and upbringing. Some say growing up in a polygamous home hurts children, while others argue that not all children get the chance to pursue higher education. Many doubt that a father can gather enough resources to send all his children to school. I listened to every negative word spoken, but I didn’t panic. I kept my cool, went to school, and completed my tertiary education.
I wanted to take a break at home, but my mom insisted, “No, you are going to further your education.” That was it; here I am, a graduate. This song brings back all those memories, and I often wonder, "Why me?" Why would God choose to show me mercy when I don’t deserve it? Despite everything I’ve done, He continues to show me His mercy, and for that, I am incredibly grateful. All I can say is, "God is faithful." He looked at a little girl like me and decided to show me His mercy. He picked me from the crowd and created a glorious destiny for me. I could go on and on about the love He has shown me and this particular music brings all that back.
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