Gospel Music Artist Says Gospel Music Will Never Be the Same...

Am I the only one out there who thinks that a lot ofwhat God has called you to do."
gospel music, especially on contemporary christianWhy is everything so commercialized now? Why is it
radio-all sound the same? Is anyone out therethat when you go to a Christian concerts jokes are
concerned? Does anyone miss the heartfelt worshipbeing made about "praying to buddha" and then you
of Keith Green?hear about known Christian artists whom you have
I'm sorry, but sometimes when I watch Christian TV, Ibeen respecting for years, that confess they were
can't even listen to some of the singers because I justaddicted to alcohol the whole time. Where are the true
feel in my spirit that they are up there to perform, butsingers who have conviction?
not to bring everyone into the presence of our Lord!I was so saddened recently when I attended a
Am I the only one out there who feels this way?Christian Concert at Knott's Berry Farm where the
The other day I saw the group "Point of Grace" on theband did nothing but look at the girls, dance, and talk
show "Life Today" with Betty and James Robison, andabout "Bono" from U2 like he was God, and then
my heart was so uplifted! They simply sing to theproceed to do all of this in the name of our Lord. Only
Glory of God! Those groups are so limited these days!one guy even talked about Jesus and that was Mr.
Is anyone else out there very picky about the musicJeremy Camp. He even prayed before he sang.
they listen too, and are you ready for a fresh newWow, what a novel concept, do we need to seek the
artist with a new sound who will really uplift your spiritLord, even though we are talented? Fantastic example
and encourage your walk with the Lord?Jeremy! You made the night for my wife and I. We
Does anyone out there love the Lord? Are youwere almost ready to walk out before you came up!
excited about 2007? I believe it is not by accident thatLastly, it's time to stay close to our Lord in 2007. He
you are reading this article.I believe that we need musicloves you beyond what you can ever imagine or think.
that is going to touch the heartstrings of the body ofIf you don't have a personal walk with Jesus, simply
Christ this year and simply bring many to know Him aspray this prayer: "Dear Lord Jesus, forgive me of my
Savior and Lord.sins, come into my heart, heal my past, I believe you
We need singers who are willing to go to all churchescame and died for my sins, I accept you today as my
large or small, that name the name of Jesus as Lord,savior and Lord. In Jesus Name. Amen."
and that won't charge a fee to come, but will justIt's time for new music that sounds fresh and different
come to usher in the Lord's presence and to be thein the body of Christ. Thank you for taking the time to
special music or mini-concert before pastors preach tolisten to my thoughts about gospel music and how I'm
their congregations.praying for new talent and fresh songs that hit the
Where are the singers who have been fasting, haveheart of the body of Christ. The body of Christ is
inate calls of God on their lives to sing, and havedesperate for new musicians who will sing us back
created songs while just playing their piano or guitar ininto our Lord's throne room. When we find those
their private times of worship? Where are the singersChristian Singers who touch our hearts, gospel music
whose parents told them at any early age: "This iswill never be the same.