Music is a big part of my life. Every once in a while a new song will really get my attention due to its sound - the quality of the vocals, music, harmony, etc. And every once in a while a song with superior lyrics and message really gets my attention. How many times have we listened to the song that relates to or explains exactly what we are feeling at that time of our life?

I have just started hearing one of those songs. I have always enjoyed Contemporary Christian Music, especially since I worked as an announcer at a Long Island Christian station in the late 80s/early 90s. However, lately I have been out of touch with this music. That is until this song got my attention. The song is "How You Live", by Point of Grace. Besides sounding great vocally and musically, I believe it is one of the most inspirational songs to be released in quite a while. Perhaps I feel that way because it relates to my current thoughts, but I believe anyone would agree if they hear the song. The message is basically to live life to the fullest without worrying about where we've been, where we've already failed, and what may lay ahead. In the end it is not our accomplishments that matter most, but instead it is the attitude, the joy, and lessons learned from the journey that mean the most. The chorus goes like this......

Turn up the music
Turn it up loud
Take a few chances
Let it all out
You won't regret it
Lookin' back from where you have been
Cuz it's not who you knew
And it's not what you did
It's how you live

The whole song is amazing, and I hope you get a chance to hear it. Better yet, I recommend you follow its advice, and live life fully with joy and gusto, taking advantage of this wild ride that God provides. I am taking this as my challenge these days and look forward to sharing the positive results. Please feel free to do the same  :)

God Bless!!