JEFF TURNER
Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers have released “Even Better When You Listen” as part of their new project, “Thankful and Blessed”. This marks the second release from a collection of Gospel and sacred songs.
The lyrics of “Even Better When You Listen” convey a message centered on the importance of listening to God in prayer. The song opens by telling the listener that going to God in prayer is a blessing and emphasizes the constant presence of God when his name is called in faith. The lyrics go further into what it means to pray, that it should be a “two-way conversation”.
The core message is in the repeated lines, “It’s good to talk to Jesus. It’s even better when you listen. You can hear the Holy Spirit. If you just pay attention, make the choice to hear his voice. Find out what you’ve been missing.” While vocalizing prayers and concerns is valuable, actively listening for divine guidance is presented as an even more profound aspect of faith. The lyrics encourage listeners to “stop what you’re doing” and “walk out all the noise” to allow “the holy words of Jesus” to fill their hearts.
The tune then asks us to consider that God holds the answers to what individuals seek, but understanding His plan requires giving Him “time to speak.” The repetition of the chorus reinforces the central theme of actively listening to perceive the Holy Spirit’s voice. The outro includes direct exhortations to listeners, urging “children listen,” “brother listen,” and “sister listen”.
The new project, “Thankful and Blessed,” includes a version of “I Am Blessed” and a new song, “Lord I’m Thankful,” alongside eight other new compositions.
Listen for “Even Better When You Listen” throughout the day on Texas Gospel Canada!
“This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us” (1 John 5:14, NASB).
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