Nightmares!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[musicPhan#41]

“Who are you that you should find fault with the servant of another? Whether he stands or falls is a matter which concerns his own master. But stand he will; for the Master can give him power to stand.”

Romans 14:4





Now I hope I’m not out of line here, but there’s something I’d like to say.





I love metal. And I have lived the past six or so years of my life in sometimes absolute torment, overwhelmed with fear. And it really had nothing to do with the music it I listen to. Do you want to know where the torment came from? Listen closely...





The "Christian" books I had previously filled my mind with, by authors like Rebecca Brown and Bob Larson. By authors who claimed metal was satanic, Catholics were satanic, black was satanic, and unicorns and dragons were satanic. I lived in fear (and still do) that I will do something wrong, displease God, allow demonic torment in my life, and suffer. But most of the suffering is just from misguided fear. It got to the point where I was literally obsessive about doing everything perfect so I wouldn't be condemned. I eventually threw these books out. THOSE were the doorways that allowed torment into my life, not metal but in fact “Christian” literature. Now, I don’t know these authors hearts so I cannot make judgment on them, but because of them I get into bouts of doubt and pain.





Please, if this is how you feel convicted, obey God. But don’t waste your time trying to get everyone to agree with you. I enjoy Christian music, but I love secular too. Now, I don’t listen to openly anti-Christian bands like Slayer or Manson, but I do like doom metal and such, and I don’t suffer from nightmares. I recently made a choice to try to listen to happier music so it helps my moods (sad music does indeed bring you down if you’re in a dark place), but sadness is a part of life. Sometimes it’s just as much a good release, an opportunity for a good cry, as it is a burden. If Christian music is blessing you, that’s great! I hope you don’t think I’m telling you you’re wrong. The verse I quoted goes both ways. I cannot tell you what God wants you to do, that is between you and Him. You do what He tells you to do. This just isn’t the case for me though. Keep on looking for the Lord’s guidance, and I hope you continue to feel the presence of Christ in your life.

great post.

 

[musicPhan#41]

yeah, candice.

you guessed it. i have a compact disc in my pants.

so what are you trying to say?? You've never stored music in your underwares???

 

[DJ_Ghost]

YOu know the other night I had a nightmare that my dad showed up at my wedding wearing jeans and a tweed jacket with leather elbow patches.

Your dad's a maths teacher?

Ghost

 

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

Your dad's a maths teacher?

Ghost