Yesterday I was joking with my pastor via Facebook Messenger. He likes musicals, so I sent him a message saying I may or may not have watched Les Miserables last Friday evening, but I would deny it to protect my rugged image. He commented that he likes the movie version with Hugh Jackman. I replied I might have watch that one.

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The secret about me, and don’t tell anyone because I would have to deny it, is that I enjoy watching a variety of music on Youtube which includes Classical, Opera, and songs such as The Prayer.

Philippians 4 says:

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

Of course primarily I find that in worship music and reading the bible, but there is beauty in this life. I find it relaxing to sit back and enjoy beautiful music at times. In the same evening I might watch videos such as the one I am sharing of The Prayer and then also listen to some music in Spanish, Portuguese, and perhaps some Peruvian music from the mountains using the wooden pan flute.

Even in our fallen world there is beauty. I find enjoying it helps reduce stress and brings me joy. Living with chronic illness it helps to enjoy beautiful things like music. But don’t tell anyone my secret and ruin my rugged image. 🙂

Thank you for reading. God Bless.

50 responses to “A Secret About Me”

  1. And why not 😍 watching uplifting or happy movies or listening to good music and seeing His beauty all around is a great thing to do

  2. Wow, Matt, thanks for sharing this video !
    It has helped me begin this day with joy.
    Yes, the world is fallen, but God loves the world, for he has created it.
    God loves his creation, but God hates sin.

    Let us love the world, and God’s creations, for God’s sake. 🌷🤗

    1. Glad you enjoyed the video

  3. Your image is safe with us, Matt. One of my newest joys is to see pictures on FaceBook with a group called “View from my Window.” It was started during the months of isolation when people were trying to lift the spirits of everyone by showing the view from their window, when that was all we were seeing.
    God has blessed us with so many beautiful views, and I’m so glad we can share them. This is just like your post – God has blessed us with people on this earth who write such beautiful music, no matter the genre you like. Let’s share them! I also love “The Prayer” and often listen to it by different artists.

    1. Glad my image is safe 😂

  4. Cool. Another piece of info I now know about you.

    1. So many mysteries 😂

      1. 🙂 Btw… the watermelon tasted really good! My siblings and parents ate most of it though. I know what you’re thinking… “what on earth is she talking about?” I knew you wouldn’t remember!

      2. Good job! Soooooo smart!
        My mom loved your idea of that for homework. REALLY good!
        And I’m doing homework right now… thinking deeply!

      3. Puedes hacerlo porque eres inteligente

      4. 😁¡Solo porque me asignaste hacerlo!

      5. Tienes mucho suerte 🙂

      6. Sí. Muy, muy afortunada de tenerte como mi tutor.

      7. You estoy muy feliz porque enviarme mensajes en espanol 🙂

      8. Estoy. Estoy orgulloso de mi mismo. Siento que soy inteligente aunque no lo soy.

      9. Es verdad que eres inteligent. No debes decir no lo soy. Yo no quiero escuchat eso de ti

      10. 😵😵😵
        ¿Tienes que usar el traductor o puedes deletrear todas esas palabras en español?

      11. Normalmente las escribo pero a veces uso traductora.

      12. Eso significa que eres más lista que yo, pero eso se espera.

      13. si tu continuas estudiar espanol, entonces tu vas poder mismo 🙂

      14. Yo espero que sí😁
        He mejorado ¡Lo se por seguro!

      15. Puedes hacerlo mi hermanita en Jesus 🙂

      16. 🤗Gracias hermano mayor

      17. de nada
        Recuerdas Jesus Cristo sabe todas linguas por eso puedes orar antes de estudiando espanol cada dia 🙂

  5. mrsmariposa2014 Avatar
    mrsmariposa2014

    Nice! There’s nothing at all wrong with enjoying such things in my book. I am a big lover of musicals thanks to my dad, who had learned to love them through his dad. And now, my kids are learning from me. Every year, our high school and middle school pull together and do a musical. This has become a highlight for them to participate in. Thanks for sharing! 😊

    1. Cool how your family has shared with each generation

  6. Your secret is safe with me…with ALL of us! 🙂

  7. God is so Good. We have all sorts of beauty around us to enjoy, and letting that beauty soak in, is so healing. Blessings ♥

    1. God is good 🤗🤗🤗

  8. Your secret is safe with me. 😂 Les Miserables is very good. So is the prayer! I enoyed your post, bro. ☺ It made me smile.

    1. Glad you smiled little sister 🤗🤗🤗

  9. Well, Jesus still loves you 😅😅😅🐼🧔🎀😜🎀💐🧔🐼🙏🏼🤐

    1. 🤗😇🤗😇🤗🐼🐼🐼😇🤗😇🐼😂😂😂

  10. Haha! Now we know your secret. 🤫

  11. Well you can’t deny the secret any more 😂😂 music is my jam, it’s my happy place

  12. mphtheatregirl Avatar
    mphtheatregirl

    Well, I have two main favorite genres of music: Musical theatre and Contemporary Christian music

  13. I 💗 music of all kinds (well most kinds anyway) — variety is the spice of life — right?

  14. Smiles. Your secret is safe with us big bro. 🤗
    Mum is the word. 😁 Music is a blessing. 💃

  15. There are many gifts which others bring into our world. Without these avenues in literature, music, film, photography, and others–we would be living in isolation. God intends for us to build such bridges. Peace be with you Matt and happy hunting on your next “secret” discovery.

    1. Thank you my friend 🙏🙏🙏

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