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And I set my mind to seek and explore by wisdom concerning all that has been done under heaven. Ecclesiastes 1:13

I believe that we live in a world full of mystery and treasures waiting to be discovered.

Many people spend hours learning about science, languages, history, sport, culture and more. Research isn’t just methodical, but also creative. We can use our ALIVE Value of ‘researching’ to discover so many great and inspiring things.

For myself, I love to explore music and find new artists who create songs that have a big impact on me. I want to share a few tracks that I love. Some I have chosen for the thought-provoking lyrics, others for their musicality. I have found all these artists through hours of investigating and can recommend their other music too.

Pick one to listen to for now and go research the rest!

Grace Alone - Kings Kaleidoscope (US - Alt. Rock)

Stages – Namesbliss (UK – ‘Jazz’ grime)

Yahweh – J. Monty (US – gospel/hip-hop)

 Am a Pilgrim – Joshua Luke Smith (UK – hip-hop/spoken word)

As we start 2024, what do you want to find out more about this year? Do you have a hobby or interest that you want to explore further? Go and enjoy the adventure of research.

Let’s pray,

Dear God

Thank you that you made the world full of mystery and treasure.

Thank you that you encourage exploration and adventure.

May we seek to research and understand things that are beyond us,

Whilst acknowledging that we cannot know it all.

Thank you that you said those who seek you, will find you.

Amen.