Sound
You are invited to close your eyes, take a deep breath, and listen.
When we wake into God’s vast creation,
May we listen and pay attention to what we hear:
birds chirping, water running, wind rushing—
but also what we don’t want to hear:
traffic, construction, alerts, and alarms.
May we discover a practice and develop a posture
that hears more than noise,
brings balance to our souls, and welcomes peace.
May we listen for the sounds
of laughter, music, and conversation that fill our homes with joy
And hear beauty amongst the sounds that surround us every day.
May we come together to dance, worship, and sing.
As sound connects us across the continents,
May we recognize the community of sound despite our differences
and find common ground in Christ’s name.
May we focus on not only the lyrics in music,
But may we immerse ourselves in the pitch,
loudness, timbre, rhythm, and texture of the instruments.
May we listen not just with our minds,
But with our whole body.
May sound be a Celebration of Life.
In joy, in sorrow, and even in anger,
May music carry us through these moments
and bring us back to a place that helps us
love of our neighbors,
build new friendships,
and lift up our communities.
Thank You God for sound.
Take another deep breath and open your eyes with gratitude for the blessing of sound.
Andraé and Alyssa live in the Shenandoah neighborhood near Smoky Hill High School in Aurora with their three daughters and lead Integrated Faith, a church that meets in their living room.
