By Brad Bloom, Publisher
If you’ve read Faith & Fitness Magazine for any time you may know that a music genre I enjoy is EDM – Electronic Dance Music. Some of it’s uninspired. Much of it lacks any presence of God. But, there’s evidence some of the artists are seeking or are inspired in one way or another by God.
Beyond the lyrics EDM is my choice for “fitness”. It often has very infectious rhythms and beets that are driving and make for great listing while you workout.
I also often listen to Christian music – especially songs that are blessed to be (in my opinion) especially anointed by the Holy Spirit. There’s also Christian EDM and some of it hits both of these sweet spots in me. They’re a magical blend of both physical and spiritual movement.
I recently purchased the song Faith by Galantis & Dolly Parton featuring Dr. Probz. It’s quite a jewel. The song is part of the new Galantiz project titled Church. “Hmmmm,” I said. And by hmmm, I meant, “WHAT?” I don’t think the two men who are Galantis, Linus Eklöw and Christian Karlsson, are trying to cross over to the Christian music market. Though if asked, I recommend that this particular song, Faith, get some significant airplay on Klove radio.
Watch the video and listen to the song now:
According to a RollingStone feature, Eklöw said, “She [Dolly Parton] has always been one of our dream collaborators, but we honestly thought getting her on the song was a total longshot.” Dolly Parton said, the invitation and song came in “divine order.” Parton continued, “As soon as I heard it, I thought, ‘Yes! This is a song that the world needs right now.’ I ‘Dolly-ized’ it a bit and wrote some more spiritual things inside [the lyrics].”
AND THE POINT IS?
I share all of this with you in Faith & Fitness Magazine because this IS the example Christians need to model in their gym, among coworkers, in school or wherever they are in their community. Yes, Christians are called to train, be strong and live an attractive healthy life. BUT, they are called to do that so they can be prepared for the opportunities that come to them in ‘divine order’. Big opportunities happen more often than you realize. Unfortunately the opportunities are often missed. Wrap your head around God to catch the vision and seize the moments.
Like a bodybuilder in the gym who frequently stares in the mirror, I think many Christians see their reflection, they like what they see but then they miss opportunities to use their inner strength outside of their comfortable environment to be what ‘the world needs right now.’ In fact I’d venture to say that, like the Galantis video, Christians often feel they’re stuck on a broken down bus.
What do you do when things break down. When you or someone around you has injury, defeat or things just aren’t going the right way – What’s next? Are you tempted to relent, close off, despair, get frustrated and lose drive? God wants to show you the way to a better outcome. Have a little faith, get on the bus, dance with intense passion and … Goooooo!
FAITH TO MOVE MOUNTAINS OR AT LEAST THE BUS IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
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