Music Wednesday - This Changes Everything by Matt Papa

It used to be that I would post a music video here each week, usually a song that was speaking to me or had some particular relevance to my life. I'm changing it up a bit this week. I want to commend an entire album to you.

I forgot how I came to know about Matt Papa, but I am certainly glad that I did. His album This Changes Everything is one of the most incredible piece of art you will ever hear. The music is excellent, but it is the lyrics and subject matter that shakes me to my core every time I listen to it. I heard someone say one time that listening to a Casting Crowns song is like a trip to a spiritual woodshed. Matt Papa's music does that for me.

Please, do yourself a favor and get This Changes Everything. Listening to it prayerfully really will change everything.

Here is a taste just to get you started. And, you're welcome.

Music Wednesday - Remind Me Who I Am by Jason Gray

We all need a reminder every once in a while.

Music Wednesday - Last Resort by Papa Roach

I realize that is a terribly strange choice for Music Wednesday.

The other morning I was driving to church and this song came on the radio. "Last Resort" was a huge hit in 2000, reaching #1 on some charts. It still gets played all the time, even though it is 12 years old. As I listened to the lyrics, I was saddened by the fact that so many people resonate with the song because this is their reality. There are hurting and struggling individuals in our world, many of whom look different from us. Because they look different, we like to turn and walk away, refusing to see them for what they are: people made in the likeness and image of God. It is my prayer that this song will break your heart to the sad reality of so many lives and I urge to start praying for those broken lives you come in contact with every day.



P.S. I realize that I lost some of you with this song. Please understand that I am not condoning one style of music over another. My point is simply to point out that there are people in our world screaming and crying for help.

Music Wednesday - Beautiful by Plankeye

Update: I have no idea who the people in this video are. I really like the song and it was the only video I could find. Sorry for the confusion.

This song reminds me of my wife.

Music Wednesday - Leveler by August Burns Red

This song is not for everyone. It is harsh and brutal. However, I chose it for this week's song because it shows the change that takes place in the heart of someone who chooses Christ.

Music Wednesday - Save by Twenty-One Pilots

(Please note: this is not the official video. The guy who made the video is incredibly talented and makes some great stuff. Be sure to check out his YouTube page.

Music Wednesday - While I'm Waiting by John Waller

This has been my theme song over the past year.

Music Wednesday - Beautiful Things by Gungor

Music Wednesday - Skeleton Bones by John Mark McMillan

Music Wednesday - Restless by Switchfoot

Music Wednesday - Thrive by Switchfoot

I'm going to start a new feature here on the blog. Each Wednesday I am going to post a video for a song that I find particularly meaningful. I'm not going to post any comments or commentary, simply because I don't want to color your thoughts about the song. Not every song may be to your liking, but please make an attempt to let the message of the song speak to you. I would love to hear your thoughts about the songs.