By Dawn Elektra Don’t you just love it when a song comes on the radio and you hear the words in a new way?
My DNA is made up of MUSIC, so for me- the Lord often speaks to my heart through that art form, whether it be pop, rock, worship or rap. God is so good that He speaks to us all individually; he tailors our relationship with Him ever so uniquely- whilst spinning planets on his finger tips at the same time FYI… So I want to share with you the lyrics of a song that spoke to me this morning. I pray as you read my thoughts you will be inspired, encouraged and blessed. The song I want to talk about is ‘Moving On Up’ by M People (90s classic!) Check it out on youtube /itunes… get ready for a pop power anthem… The chorus lyrics say: “I’m moving on up, you’re moving on out Moving on up! Nothing can stop me! Moving on up, you’re moving on out Time to break free! Nothing can stop me yeah!” So when I heard this and started singing along I began to contemplate who/what these lyrics are directed towards- as a songwriter I love to know the context/background of a song or a melody…I don’t know for sure what MPeople had in mind when they were writing it but I reckon it could possibly be a bad relationship or something similar. What IS clear in the song is that whatever/whoever it is about- they were on their way out of the songwriters life! Something needed to change. Something that was holding the songwriter back from moving onwards and upwards… It got me thinking about the things in my life that I should apply these lyrics to. Here are a few things I felt the Holy Spirit give me a nudge about as I was singing along… (yes the Holy Spirit can speak to you through a pop song) I started singing: “I’m moving on up ... anxiety, negativity, fear, condemnation, worry... YOU’RE MOVING ON OUT!” It’s time to BREAK FREE! Nothing can stop me yeah!” I believe, as a creative, that our greatest gift and also our biggest weakness - is our mind. That’s why it says in Romans 12 v2 : “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is- that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” Let’s just think about the word ‘TRANSFORMED’ for a moment. The dictionary definition of ‘transformed’ is “to make a marked change in the form, nature or appearance of” To make a ‘MARKED change’. To draw a line in the sand. To make a marked change in the nature of who we are. Have you ever heard someone say “oh it’s in his/her nature to worry’’ or “he/she can’t help it, it’s in their nature”... I encourage you today- the next time that someone says that- whether it be about someone else or even about you- let it be reminder that YOU have the power in Christ Jesus to TRANSFORM your nature, to make your nature like the nature of Christ. So I hear you say "Well Dawn, that’s fine for you to say, but it “runs in my family” to be a worrier, or to be a grumpy git (!) I can’t do anything about it" Sorry- not sorry- but I don’t agree. When you gave your heart to Christ, you became a part of a Royal family. You became a son/daughter of the King of heaven and earth. Your bloodline is a bloodline of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. (Galatians 5). Do we believe what it says in Gods word? IF we do (I hope we do- otherwise that’s a whole different blog! ;) )… then friends- it’s time to MOVE up. Take control of your mind and tell the enemy to move on OUT of there! Do you want a practical solution to help you today? Ok- simply look in the mirror and speak this out: “I am a son/daughter of the King of Kings. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. My nature is His nature and I am TRANSFORMED! I am a new creation in Christ Jesus. Worry you got to move on out! Fear it’s time for you to move out too- you have NO hold on my life!! Satan- You are defeated!!!” Thank you Jesus- you’ve set me FREE! I commit my body and mind to you today Lord and I invite your Holy Spirit to guide me in all I do and say. Amen!” Stay strong friends, for we have a great cloud of witnesses cheering us on and we have a job to do!! God trusts us with it. (no pressure…) Let’s enjoy the journey and keep MOVING ON UP!! Luv ya… DawnX |
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