Music & Faith

by Pastor Debra Bronkema, June 3, 2026| connect.faith, Everyday Spirituality: The Blog

June 3, 2026

Music & Faith

Psalm 33:1 – 3

Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous. Praise befits the upright.

Praise the Lord with the lyre; make melody to him with the harp of ten strings.

Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.

Music & Faith

One of the many blessings of the ministry of Connect.faith in my life has been the amazing musicians I have met along the way. The faithfulness that it takes to dedicate yourself to being a musician, the trust in the creative process of practicing that develops into skillful playing, the willingness to follow the Spirit’s leading wherever it goes – what a joy to get to see this up close!

These verses from Psalm 33 tell us that there is a connection between music and faith that is profound. And that rings true – because thousands of years later music is still key to expressing our faith in God.

Music unlocks the stuck places in us.

It brings the tears we haven’t been able to shed in our grief.

It fills our spirit with healing.

Music leads us to God in praise, invites us to reflect and sends us out into the world to spread love and hope.

Reflection Questions:

1) When has music helped you on your life journey?

2) Do you play an instrument – or did you ever play an instrument? What did that experience teach you?

3) As you look backward in your life do you see places where music intersects with your faith?

Prayer:

Dear God, Help us to be open to the gift of music in our lives of faith. In Jesus Name, Amen