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5 Reasons You Should Sing the Hymns at Church (even if you’re not a great singer)
A guest post by Whitney Permann from Mercy River
Updated 9/2/2022
A few weeks ago, I looked around my congregation during church. I was so surprised by how many people actually weren’t singing!
I know that some people sing out loud while others feel more comfortable singing within their hearts. I get it. I really do. But then why do the Psalms repeatedly tells us to “sing to the Lord”? (Psalm 98:5)
What does this mean for those who aren’t a great singer?
I’m glad you asked.
Here are 5 reasons you should sing in church…even if you “can’t” sing.
Singing is good for the brain.
Even if you don’t like to do it, singing is still good for your brain.
Singing uses both parts of the brain and releases oxytocin, dopamine, and endorphins (anti-depressants) which promote unity, trust, and joy.
It connects us to got and each other.
(God knows a little something about the brains and what it needs. 😆)
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Music activates the spiritual attention centers of the brain. As a bonus, music is proven to outlast memories–especially as we age and so when we sing hymns, the lyrucs become written on (and stored in) our hearts.
Truly, singing makes “the word of Christ dwell in you richly” (Colossians 3:16).
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Singing hymns is an act of fellowship. It’s not about you or your voice. Instead, make it about others.
When you sing, you add YOUR witness to the group.
You can lift and build those in your church family who are hurting…all from the safety of your pew.
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When you sing, you push pride aside and stop worrying “what do others think?”
And simply worship.
You show God you gratefully honor Him–more than your discomfort.
You offer yourself, no matter how flawed.
That is worship!
No one is listening to you sing.
Hint: Good singers love the sound of their own voice. You can sing by them because they are lost in their own little performance.
But truly, it’s freeing to drop insecurities. Let go of what you “think people think”.
So just sing for Jesus. Don’t worry about anyone else.
Just sing.
Never Underestimate the Youth
My beloved younger brothers and sisters, you are among the best the Lord has ever sent to this world. You have the capacity to be smarter and wiser and have more impact on the world than any previous generation!
Russel M. Nelson
The future of tomorrow rests upon the shoulders of the youth today.
They will be the leaders who take us to unimaginable heights and through insurmountable events.
Some will lead at the forefront, their voices loudly heard by millions; others will lead quietly, walking alongside those who are bringing up the rear.
The youth are amazing, but are they up to the challenge?
At Our Turtle House, we watch as young women and young men influence those that surround them, empowering all within their reach to stand up for truth and goodness. Their strengths and personalities are unmeasurable.
And while it can be hard to pass the proverbial baton on to the future, we are confident that the skills and abilities in the rising generation are 100% unparalleled.
Yes. The they are up to the challenge.
Never underestimate the youth. They have been saved for a time such as this.
We’ve found some episodes from the Our Turtle House App that will help you celebrate the youth in your life. Click on the picture below to open each episode directly in your Our Turtle House App.
