And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not overcome it. Matthew 16:18
I'm one of those. A Baby Boomer. I love the old hymns. 'Amazing Grace, Sweet Hour of Prayer, Just as I am', you know the ones. They are the songs where I learned about God in my formative years. The songs I sang as a little girl that helped bring me to salvation and a knowledge of God. The songs that stir up memories of ladies wearing hats, gloves and patten leather shoes to church. The men all in suits and ties. Everyone calling each other 'Brother or Sister'. No air conditioning, fold down wooden seats and wooden floors. Yes, this was First Baptist Weslaco many years ago. Suppers in 'Fellowship Hall', GAs and RAs, etc. The old hymns are part of that era, and it was a beautiful time. The messages in those songs are still true and relevant today but let's listen to some lyrics of the songs of today:
I know that You are good. I know that you are kind. I know that you are so much more than what I leave behind. I know that I am loved. I know that I am saved. I know that for me to live is Christ but to die is gain.
What if my greatest disappointment and the aching of this life is a revealing of a greater thirst this world can't satisfy.
Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel? Will I dance for you Jesus, or in awe of you be still?
Word of God speak. Would you pour down like rain. Washing my eyes to see your majesty. To be still and know that You're in this place. Please let me stay and rest in your holiness.
These are just a few songs. There are too many beautiful ones to include. The young Christians of today get it. Their songs are beautiful, worshipful and open my heart, spirit and mind to praise. I am so thrilled! The Christian young people in our church and our country love Jesus with a pure heart and deep devotion.
Yes, I'm a Baby Boomer and I am so thrilled that the young people of this church and nation are carrying on with the message of our Lord. Let me leave you with the lyrics of one more contemporary song.
I see a generation rising up to take their place with selfless faith.
Holy Father, bless the young people of this church and our nation. Help them continue to minister in a way that is uniquely theirs. Amen