Shambala

One morning as I was driving around town, I turned on my radio to one of the Christian stations, but instead of getting Christian programming, there was a secular station with secular music. I was a little irritated, but I left on that station hoping that the Christian station would eventually come on.

A short time later, a song entitled, “Shambala” by “Three Dog Nite” played on the radio. When this song played, I found myself singing aloud (very loud) with the radio because it is one of the songs that was part of my past. As I was really getting into it, the Christian programming tried to come through. I got upset. I was upset because it was interrupting my worship.

Yes, my worship because I was changing the words to the song as I sang. Here’s what came out of my mouth:

Wash away my troubles, Wash away my pain

By the blood of Jesus Christ!

Wash away my sorrows, wash away my shame

By the blood of Jesus Christ!

How does the Light shine?

On the way with Jesus Christ.

How does the Light shine?

On the road with Jesus Christ!

I know that if anyone heard me, some may have felt uncomfortable and even offended by what I did. Some may even call me irreverent. However, I am reminded of Paul’s words when he said,

I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. –Romans 12:1-2a

If we don’t “…take captive every thought to make it obedient to Jesus Christ” (II Corinthians 10:5a), how will we “…be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romans 12:2b)?

In the near future, I hope that we will all be captured by the beauty and majesty of our LORD Jesus Christ and together, with one mind, in one spirit, and with one voice, proclaim Him as LORD!