Changing The Music

A song that you don't want in your head is called an ear worm.  Ever found a favorite song that you DID want to play over and over?  When I find that song, I go on the Intertube and listen to all the different performances and covers.  All night long.  Ain't the Web great?

Ever had a roommate that played the same album over and over?  Ever lived in the same house as a teenager who only listens to one idol?  How do you cope?  How do you stay sane? 

My suggestion is to love the teen.  That's not my music, but it means something to her.  It touches her teenage heart.  Get to know her and her music. 

And buy her headphones.

Ever had a worship leader that scheduled the same songs over and over?  In the church, it won't work to buy headphones.  In the congregation, we're congregated; we can't give each other space.  We're all in this together.  That's the purpose of congregating. 

Some of those songs are not my music.  Your singing face shows how much it means to you, but I don't get it.  I love you man, and I want to know you.  I want to join in worship of Our Great King.  Sorry, but I'm not connecting with that tune.   

Once in college, a fellow student was astonished to find out that I had not heard of Yanni.  I'll always remember her expression as she excitedly described why everyone would love the music of Yanni.  She was literally bouncing as she talked.

So now I have heard Yanni, and I can't say I'm a fan.  Maybe I'd watch a few minutes of his concert during the PBS fundraising season.  Maybe not. 

In church, I'm tuned in.  I can't change the channel.  So how do I worship with people who like that music? 

How?

P.S.  Notice that I have not once said that God likes my music but hates your music. 

P.P.S.  Remember when Ron Hamilton was so popular?  Is the latest fad going to be like that? 

P.P.P.S.  If there is a comment that says, "Just get used to it and tolerate my taste in music," I hope it comes from someone who is tolerant of my taste in music.