I used to be a big music enthusiast, but all I've wanted to do is read the bible and understand God better recently.
Is it possible that all the music I've listened to over the years is actually the devil's instrument, to get it stuck in my head and not actually be able to quiet my mind and distract from God?
Most importantly, How do you guys get your mind to quiet, so that you can listen for the Lord's voice, if he chooses to speak? I try to meditate, but I'm struggling with this
I have that problem too. When secular music that I've listened to all my life, gets stuck in replays in my head, I change the tune. What works for me is singing, in my mind, How Great Thou Art. My favorite version is Loretta Lynn's rendition. When I want to quiet my mind, I pray and thank Him for everything, listing each and everything I can think of. There's always so much to thank Him for!
I think this might work for me. I've been thinking of the hallelujah chorus, and the Lord bless you and keep you.