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Isaiah 61 says that Jesus came to give us a song of praise in place of sorrow.
He has put a new song in my mouth– Psalm 40:3
Psalm 118:15 says glad songs of salvation are in the tents of the righteous.
God puts a song in our heart and we need to sing it!! He desires our songs of praise to Him, but He also designed music for our good – to promote our wellness, to help us manage stress, to encourage us to express our feelings, to help enhance our memory, and to help us improve communication.
It is easy to sing when things are going great but Scripture gives us examples of ways God used music in difficult times. In 2 Chronicles 20, God instructed the singers to lead the way as the army marched toward the enemy which lead to their ultimate victory. In 1 Samuel 16:23 David’s harp playing soothed the troubled spirit of the king.
With all this in mind, we should sing often with our children. Don’t worry if you are like me and can’t carry a tune . . . God nor your children will care. It will bless God, your children, and you. God has designed children to give Him the best praise and you as their parent get to have a part in that as you guide them to sing. (Psalm 8:2 Nursing infants gurgle choruses about you; toddlers shout the songs that drown out enemy talk, and silence atheist babble.)
Here’s a link to a site that gives links to 25 foundational hymns to sing with your children.
All of the Kid’s Sing Praise Albums were a favorite when my children were young. They are all on YouTube.
There are so many new songs available now. Just look for them or make up your own!
Here are a few examples of songs that you can sing to familiar tunes.
Blow, Blow, Blow the Wind (Psalm 147:18)
(tune of Row, Row, Row Your Boat)
Blow, blow, blow the wind
Gently through the trees
God causes His wind to blow
How I like the breeze
A Helper I Will Be(1 Corinthians 3:9)
(tune of The Farmer in the Dell)
A helper I will be
A helper I will be
I will help my mommy
A helper I will be
Be Ready to Share (1 Timothy 6:18)
(tune of 3 Blind Mice)
Be ready to share
Be ready to share
It’s more fun when we share our toys
So let’s share with the girls and the boys
Be ready to share
Be ready to share
It is Better to Give Than Receive (Ephesians 4:28, 2Cor. 9:7)
(tune of Mary Had a Little Lamb)
It is better to give than receive
Give than receive
Give than receive
It is better to give than receive
Giving makes us glad
Brush Your Teeth
(tune of Row, Row Your Boat)
Brush, Brush, Brush your teeth
Brush your teeth each day
Then you’ll have a pretty smile
And healthy teeth to stay
Keep music flowing in your tent. 🙂
