Words Matter.
Merry Christmas! We have an incredible opportunity this December to do more than just play great music – we get to help people refocus on what actually matters. These carols aren’t just holiday songs; they’re mini sermons and worship anthems that tell the most epic story of all time! Jesus coming to save the world.
“What or whom you worship sets the direction for your life.” – Paul David Tripp
Carols.
Think about it. These songs remind people about what’s real and unshakable during a season that can feel like a whirlwind.
We’re playing songs with lyrics like:
“Peace on earth and mercy mild… God and sinners reconciled…”
“Long lay the world in sin and error pining, til He appeared and the soul felt its worth…”
“Joy to the world, the Lord has come, let earth receive her king…”
“O come, let us adore Him Christ the Lord…”
“‘Peace on earth, good will to men, From heaven’s all gracious King…’
“Fall on your knees! O hear the angel’s voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born….”
These words and stories aren’t just poetic, they’re a lifeline for someone who’s stressed out or feeling far from God.
The Psalmist said it best: “I lift my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord.”
There’s a tone you can set with our listeners this Christmas as you genuinely reflect on the lyrics and stories you’re sharing. Through your words, you can point people back to Jesus, whether they’re stuck in holiday traffic, drowning in Christmas to-dos or working though financial stress.
Lysa TerKeurst also said: “In the midst of everything that shakes us and breaks us, we have a place to look. We have a Savior to look to.” Use these moments between songs to remind people of that hope. Share a quick thought about a lyric that means something to you. Share a quick story of how Christmas songs have brought peace to your own life. Think about those “right song/right time moments” through the Christmas season.
You’re not just playing holiday songs – you’re helping people reframe their Christmas season! Let’s help them go beyond the shopping lists and parties to really connect with the joy and peace that only Jesus brings. These words can be a genuine reflection point for our listeners as we play songs that tell of the genuine hope of Jesus.
Let’s consider that as we prep our content to invite listeners to better comprehend that joy this week!
P.S. Here’s the definition of a Christmas Carol:
Joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ.
Noun. Joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ. Synonyms: carol. Noel. Canticle. Christmas hymn. Theology in music. Religious chorus. Tells the story of Jesus Christ’s birth.
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