DCLM Higher Everyday 3 September 2026 — Sing Spiritual Songs
Topic: Sing Spiritual Songs
Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:15-21 (KJV)
15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
16Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
18And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
19Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
21Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
KEY VERSE: “Speaking to yourselves in psalm and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord” (Ephesians 5:19).
Message
Spiritual songs minister to the total man. Melodious songs with inspiring lyrics edify the spirit, uplift the soul and bring health to the body. Edifying songs come from a grateful and trusting heart because there is always something to be thankful for. The modern day hip-hop, pop, rock, jazz, that are mainly sensational, noisy and many times erotic do not edify saints. They can be harmful to the spiritual welfare of heaven-bound believers. Ungodly songs turn the heart away from holiness, righteousness and purity. Believers must shun such unprofitable songs.
Songs work wonders. Battles have been won, chains and fetters broken, and spectacular miracles wrought. Singing takes a lot of stress out of our lives and relax our nerves. Believers are supposed to obey this injunction and enjoy the blessings in songs. The Gospel Hymns and Songs and chorus books are not meant for church services alone. Recorded spiritual songs are meant for our growth and edification. Are you a singing Christian? Sing when the day is bright Sing through the darkest night Everyday all the way let us sing, sing, sing.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Help me, oh Lord to sing praises always.
CHALLENGE
Sing His praises all the day long.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
