A few years ago when I was working in the Dallas area as youth pastor my ministry partner and I discovered that most of the teenagers we were working with got their values, opinions and even theology from the music they listened to. It wasn't mom or dad it was MTV.
I am curious how many adults do the same thing? Maybe MTV isn't your deal. But I bet If you are like myself you might find yourself repeating phrases or regurgitating ideas from a popular song or movie. Right? We love it when a song or movie captures a feeling we have and puts into a musical masterpiece. It connects with us.
Music is powerful. What's sad but true is that many times people will allow music to form their worldview or theological framework without even knowing it. Check out the hit song "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" from Green Day which was ranked as one of best singles of the decade according to Rolling Stone Magazine and was by far their most popular and successful song.
Here is what is true about this song. Our world has many broken dreams and life experiences. It is full of pain but not without promise. There is Hope. What's missing in the song, is hope and help that God offers. While there is pain Christians are promised by God that they will not escape it but be empowered to endure it. The Bible teaches that God is near to his children. God is present. God is active. He is intimately involved with his people in the person of the Holy Spirit, whom is said to be a counselor and constant helper.
While we constantly see the pain in our world we must remember that we are not alone. God is present. He is not dead. No matter the trial we face we must remember that GOD WALKS WITH US…IN THE MIDDLE OF PAIN.Rom. 8:38-39 Hebrews 2:18
Here are some principles for believers all over the world. There is assurance. We do not have to walk in this world alone.
• He is Present but doesn’t Pry - Psalms 139:7-12
• He is Available and He is Aware - Luke 12:7
• He is the Helper when we are Hurt - John 14
Recommended Resource: Inside Out by Larry Crabb
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