Finding God in Today’s Secular Music
Many times I think we leaders who help with childrens ministry, youth ministry or campus ministry only allow our groups to listen to Christian music. Christian music has a place in such a ministry, however there is room for wordly music as the music finds a way into the lives of the people you are trying to reach. So lets help them to reflect and descern on the music that comes into their lives.
Many secular songs are spiritual, so if you turn on the radio today and really listen to song lyrics you may hear people singing about God. You may hear anger, suspicion or confusion in the songs, but you may also hear a positive or authentically searching message. Either way, they are song themes that often mirror the feelings and thoughts of youth. Listening to these songs and helping kids process the lyrics may help them define what they believe about God and life. This is an important step in developing discernment.