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This is in response to last weeks thread on "Is Contemporary Christian Music Wrong"?

I present to you 78 minutes of the best praise and worship this side of Heaven. Misty Edwards is the most anointed Psalmist I have ever seen. Her music is a hard hitting, passionate, call to discipleship rarely seen in Christian music.

Young people are being pointed to Jesus. Lives are being changed for the good. I like to watch the faces of these young people during the worship. The impact you can see in their hearts.

I hesitate to call her music "contemporary" in this sense. It is so far AHEAD of the nominal contemporary music it will probably take decades for them to catch up.

Not only does it seem the lives of young people are being changed my own life has been changed by Mistys music. The scripture says go from "glory to glory" by the Spirit of the Lord.

So I cant say ALL Contemporary Christian Music is good. I know some of it is very excellent and heavenly!

Beware who watches! You may find your own life changed!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVC9URwblrQ

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To my knowledge Misty does not do "concert tours". She leads her worship team every day in the 24/7 Prayer Room. They play many times Saturday nights at Church. All for free. That knocks me out.

I have seen many Christian artists lose their vision because of getting caught up in being famous.

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Its not "God how far do I have to go?"

Its "How far will you let me go?" "How abandoned will you let me be?" Misty Edwards

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I like this song by her a whole lot too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL-nCQleFtM

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I knew when I saw the thread title & author that it was going to be Misty Edwards. :)

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I hope at least some of those who click on the thread listen to at least some of what was presented. About 5 years ago now my soul was aching for something different. Christian Rock (asI knew it) had vanished almost altogether. The Charismatic Movement had lost its edge. I left most of the hymns behind during the Jesus Movement.

When I first heard Misty it hit me right between the eyes. The message was full. Gods love for his. Our love for him based on the first commandment! Holiness with heart purity. The end time post trib warnings and the judgment of God!

Its the consecration adorned by power packed musical doctrine.

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I did listen to a lot of the video. I admire what they are doing, but the music doesn't appeal to me. It's a little too earthy or something. I'm not trying to be critical, but I can't stand when the same verse is sung over and over and over. I just don't like it at all. Three times is enough. I get it. lol

I did like the song around the 50 mark and after finishing the video, I liked the end better than the beginning.

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Wow I think its great that you gave it a chance! In defence of the idea of singing one thought many times I see it like this.

8And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying , Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was , and is , and is to come . Rev. 4:8

This tells me that the four beings in the Universe that are the closest to God are saying this same praise to him over and over again. Apparently God likes what they are doing.

Much music I have seen about the Lord has plenty of different lyrics but they dont amount to a lot in depth. I kinda think maybe less words and then go straight to the worshipping of Jesus.

But hey I am really glad you took time to check it out. I suppose most wont go as far as you did.

I suspect there is a smaller group of people out there that it will hit the way it does me. Many blessings to you! Michael

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Michael I too watched most of it and it made me jealous in that I wish I could have been there. There seemed to be a sweet unrsuhed presence of the Holy Ghost.

I have been in services where it is almost like the Holy Spirit feels rushed and hurried. Did I make sense???

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:thumbsup

Impressive!

I love Misty, too! (Some of her songs I love more than others.)

As far as repetitive words go, if they are building and moving, then it's all good. Her's are these things!

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I can see that. :thumbsup

I was doing some things and thought, why not give MTD a fair shake and listen to it. lol

I suppose I should say, like Fyahstarter, some of her songs I like better than others, but isn't it like that with any singer/songer writer?

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I like M. Edwards, her style surpasses entertainment and would seek to entertain God. What I love about her and groups like Jesus Culture, Passion band and even the funky haired David Crowder band, is they lead the charge to worship in a passionate and intimate way. Many of their songs point at Jesus for His attributes and not only what He has done for me. This is great praise and worship stuff.

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Surely not my cup of tea. Would neer sit and listen to such.

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When the content is all about the greatness, love, and holiness of Jesus it can BECOME my cup of tea.



:highfive

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If that is what you like then good for you. Not my style at all. My wife said "what is that mess, turn that off". not out style, but this is the good ole USA and you hae the right to listen to what you want.

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MTD,

The first fifteen were interesting. I listened to most of it. The presence of the Lord filled the office. I was glossolalic and I lifted my hands in praise. I didn't listen to the last couple of minutes. I heard screaming from down the hall. A man was trapped in an elevator. Created paperwork/report. That is time consuming.

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:highfive

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I watched a lot of the video you gave the link to. I really like her music also.

On a side note however her church weirds me out for several reasons;

1. You should not ever, ever, ever call a church by the same name as a restaurant. IHOP is just wrong (yes I know it stands for International House of Prayer)

2. While it seems like they stand for many good things it appears to be rather cultish and a little google research finds testimonies of young people who have left that are disturbing. A lot of pressure to give all of your money to the church and a lot of questionable methods / activities that appear cultish.

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I have always said that temporary Christian music is of the debil! Why bother listening if its going away?

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"Properly warned be thee, says I! Arrrr...."

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This youtube clip and style of music does nothing for me. In my opinion it has no depth and musically it is boring. Music in and of itself, apart from the lyrics, has the ability to arouse emotions, especially in large group or concert settings. No different than a rock concert where the words often cannot be heard or understood. The music does it all. The rythem and the beat drive the emotions. 99% of CCM has no melody. Classic rock from the 70s' was superior to todays music musically because much of it at least had melody to it. We have a Christian generation that is addicted to music. Take away the music altogether and simply have prayer and see if these young people still have the same emotional response and look on their faces. Could our churchs have alter meetings that touch God without music? Would IHOP have prayer 24/7 without the music? If not, why not? See, we're addicted to music. It covers up and hides our shallowness and inability to touch God without it. It's hard to admit!

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"So I cant say ALL Contemporary Christian Music is good. I know some of it is very excellent and heavenly!

Beware who watches! You may find your own life changed!"

Michael, thanks for the link; she has a lot of GOOD things on youtube.
Contemporary christian pop music reminds me of the Ohio Express.

http://youtu.be/WtGLNthk1u0
SOMEone needs to tell me how to post youtube...

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Sabby your old if you remember the Ohio Express. :heeheehee

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God has always intertwined music with worship. There is collective unity in corporate worship that encourages and inspires.
In the youtube, although the words were repetetive, there was a worshipful emotive response. THAT is what worship is. Take emotion out of worship and becomes an intellecual exercise. I'll go one further. Take emotion out of being forgiven or loving in our worship and it is not authentic.

We have had meetings with the moving of the Spirit of God in our services without worship and music. Paraphrasing CM Becton, "God is no less here when you are silent than when you are shouting". Point being that with or without music, as long as the object is acknowledging that He is God and we are not, it matters little HOW we get into that "place" of a dog licking its Master's hand. Just GET there.

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That's good! :yourock

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I think thats a good comparison. Yes I remember the Ohio Express myself. All the K LOVE type music seems to be of the mindset of "Yea we cant quit sinning and Im glad no matter what....you just always forgive me." Always a message that there is no victory over sin. No such thing as an "overcomer".

Misty brings a message of overcoming and the power of God.

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There it is! There is glorious praise day and night around the throne. Loud noises and thunderings and lightnings!

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Your right Michael it is about overcoming and walking this walk out. I tend to believe that as one matures in Christ that one will put away the milk of the Word and will live a overcoming life.

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My youtube link is Homer Simpson singing, Yummy, Yummy Yummy

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One of the reasons I sometimes turn off K-Love. The local Portland station,
(104.1thefish) plays the same songs, so I recently emailed them and suggested more socially relevant music as in the past with such great artists as David and the Giants, (Dont' blame God) Barry McGuire, some Randy Stonehill, Keith Green and of course Larry Norman.
I got a response that said more or less that they are trying to cater to the tastes of their listening audience.

Today's music usually centers around I ,
and how You love me anyway, etc, al.

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America is - especially with social media - more narcissistic than ever.

There is nothing sweeter and more heart-rendering than being broken in worship

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I agree with you that the classic rock of the 70's was far greater than todays pop contemporary music. I was addicted to Christian music THEN! I am addicted to it now. Why? Because it is the praise and worship of Jesus Christ My Savior!

Does that mean those of us who love to worship God do not pray? I suppose one should not tell their prayer secrets in reaction to something like this so I forebear.

Yet the strain of believers who are moved by and appreciate Misty Edwards hard hitting discipleship approach are sometimes known for many days of fasting and long hours of prayer on a daily basis.

Would to God there was something like this among the shallow, pitiful "Apostolic" movement.

So Brother Pilgrum would you share with me what kind of music YOU enjoy? Maybe you can point me in a more perfect direction? I have been following Christian music since 1974. It is my opinion that no one I have ever heard (as a musician) brings a more fuller mix of the whole word than Misty.

Its all there. The deep intimacy with Christ. Always teaching the first commandment. A lifestyle of prayer and fasting that is legendary among serious young Christians. The sermon on the mount being brought back into Christianity. The message of holiness and judgment!

So PLEASE show me something deeper than this in Christian music and I will publicly give you a great big THANKS!

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My little sister had the 45 and since it was the ONLY one she had, I listened to it for WEEKS. I'm just bitter. lol

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I will address point 2.

IHOP is cutting edge on several issues. A return to the sermon on the mount. A drive toward intimacy with God as per deep emotional love. They are to my knowledge the only large Charismatic Church that openly teaches the post tribulation rapture.

Now as to the things one reads on the net. I have sat and read possibly hundreds of these posts speaking against IHOP. It almost always comes back to they resent long times of prayer and fasting. They feel that the forsake all lifestyle is works religon. There is really much ado about nothing as far as that goes.

As to money. I have been watching IHOP Prayer Room which operates 24/7 for 4-5 years now. There has never ONCE been a pull for money on the webstream. Matter of fact there HAS NEVER BEEN ANYTHING said or done in all that time EXCEPT WORSHIPPING JESUS AND PRAYING TO HIM in the Prayer Room.

Then on the weekend meetings webstream again I have watched it maybe 40% of the time in recent years and have never been told to pay or get out.

The copyright at IHOP is "the right to copy".

As to Misty Edwards at 19 years old she committed to Jesus that for the next 10 years she would not date anyone, she would not own her own house and that she would live modestly and be an extravagent giver. When the 10 years passed as far as I know she is still standing on this. For her life is all about Jesus Christ. I highly applaud such devotion having rarely ever seen it.

So there is much good to say about IHOP.

Nonetheless IHOP is a Protestant Evangelical Church. Trinitarianism is strongly rooted there. Once they get over that I would consider moving there.

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I think one would really have to work pretty hard for that music to "do nothing" for them. The lyrics were clear and biblical and in this particular case the music did have melody.

I share your criticism that a lot of contemporary praise and worship music does not have melody. In fact my gripe is that typically they try to cram too many words (many times scripure) into a song and it has no melody. I just think you are totally off base here though as the music I heard did not fit that criticism for the most part.

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I did not read anywhere nor did I state that IHOP was accused of seeking donations from outsiders. The criticism was that they charge high prices for programs at their school and strongly urge and use peer pressure to get members to give any and all monies available to them.

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Im just saying what seemed to be the criticism from what I know. About all Churches try to get full committment from people. The difference is most Churches are giving nothing in return!

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Back to Misty it says this on Wilkipedia.







I find the boldened part interesting. I wonder what it is she does NOT share?

Anyway Im really glad for anyone who was positively moved by Mistys session I posted. I cant relate much to the "Pentecostal" type worship. Neither the hymns. Neither the pop Contemporary stuff. Yea there are exceptions.

Misty is not just about music. The hard hitting devotion comes through with her.

So the original question starting with the earlier thread "Is contemporary Christian music wrong"?

What Misty has done IMO is totally awesome!

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I managed to listen to the entire clip that you posted MTD. (I had to let it load all night long... my internet is that bad)

I was very moved by her songs, especially loved the song about the Lion of Judah, and how Jesus came first as a lamb, but he will return as the Lion of Judah. She really does seem anointed, as far as what can be judged on a youtube video.

Also, it was awesome to see the heartfelt worship coming from the many young people gathered there. They weren't "juking and jiving" to the music, as I've seen at most OP youth gatherings. The worship seemed real, alive and spontaneous. Thanks for posting the video. It was a blessing to watch the unhindered moving of the Holy Spirit.