No Christian Music

This may be a controversial statement, but THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS CHRISTIAN MUSIC. The only thing that exists is "Christian Lyrics".
I know there are some people out there who do not like certain styles of music because they are afraid that it will not please God.

1 Samuel 16:17 says, "The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart"

God does not look at things the way we do. Do not allow the style of music stop your heart from praising God! There are some songs that I hear on regular radio stations that express my feelings to God. I sing them to him. How is that any less worshipful than Amazing Grace?
How is a piano soloist any more worshipful than an electric guitar solo, drum solo, or even a rap artist?

"Give thanks no matter what happens. God wants you to thank him because you believe in Christ Jesus. " 1 Thess. 5:18 (NIrV)

Watching over His Kids

I think about all of the times that I have walked into my kids' rooms to check on them in the morning, and there they were, sleeping peacefully. Sometimes I just love to stand there and watch as they sleep. I am in the room, but they have no idea that I am there. They continue to sleep without knowledge of the presence of their father.
One of the great pleasures in life is watching them sleep, but it is surpassed by the feeling I get when they slowly open their eyes, look at me sleepily, smile and wrap their arms around my neck.

As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness. - Psalm 17:15 (TNIV)

Sometimes I feel like that is what happens to the church. The presence of God is in the room, but most people don't know it because they are asleep. They are not paying attention close enough to the Spirit of God to notice He is there wanting to be in their lives.
How many times does God call out our name trying to rouse us out of our own selfish routines? How often do we lay slumbering when God has so much more for us to do and experience?
It is my desire that the church as a whole would "awake" to the presence of God in their lives and be satisfied.