Why do I love epic music so much? I really like How to Train Your Dragon and the Narnia soundtracks. As I was spending time in Psalms this morning, I kind of had an epiphany.
FROM MY JOURNAL:
I don't know what it is about epic music that I love...the grandness of having overcome something really difficult? It is a celebration in the form of music. It indicates that one has done a good thing or that there is a reason to be hopeful. To anticipate a change from the way things are. To look forward and have perspective. In essence, epic music reinforces and affirms. It speaks my love language. It caters to my propensity toward optimism and hope, something I desperately need to be reminded of. How to Train Your Dragon, Lord of the Rings, Narnia. All of these have epic battles. Life has some nasty things to endure, but epic music is waiting for those who are willing to fight and come out victorious. It's not an easy path to choose but if you stick by what you believe and never give in with the strength God has given you, epic music awaits.
Some things to know about me. I really love anticipation. It's half the fun! I love countdowns and rallying excitement. I also really love to be optimistic. I'm not the kind of person who is just happy-go-lucky and is happy all the time. I'm aware of the difficulties and tragedies of life, but with God's strength, I will always choose to hope and to be hopeful. I know that my God is good, and that despite the things life throws at you, God is infinitely good.
Whom have I in heaven but you?
And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
For behold, those who are far from you shall perish;
You put an end to everyone who is unfaithful to you.
But for me, it is good to be near God;
I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.
Psalm 73:25-28
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