Why Your Local Church Always Boosts Your Mood

Posted on by thechristiantechnerd

There is nothing more captivating than the beautiful art in the church.

The intricate details, colors, and the emotions that are portrayed in the images are breathtaking.

But they are not just nice to look at.

Art has a profound impact on our spirits.

And scientists are currently catching up to that as well.

This is what they just found out.

Their study revealed that art has many health benefits.

While they focused on digital art viewing, the power of art in our churches is undoubtedly no less impactful.

When we gaze upon the sacred paintings, sculptures, and stained glass windows in our churches, we are reminded of the divine stories they represent. 

These sacred works of art are a visual testament to God’s love and grace.

And they invite us into a deeper, more personal relationship with Him.

For many, church art serves as a source of comfort and inspiration.

It provides solace during challenging times and encourages us to remain steadfast in our faith.

It can also help us feel more connected to our Christian brothers, as we share in the appreciation of these creative expressions of our shared beliefs.

The study also found that individuals with high levels of aesthetic responsiveness experienced more pleasurable and meaningful art experiences. 

This means that by cultivating our sensitivity to the beauty in our churches, we can harness the full potential of art to uplift our spirits.

And we can enhance our mental health.

So the next time you find yourself in the quiet sanctuary of your local church, take a moment to appreciate the beauty that surrounds you. 

Let the sacred art speak to your soul, allowing it to inspire, comfort, and transform you.

Remember, art serves many purposes.

It is an incredible way to bring us closer to God, strengthen our faith, and improve our overall well-being.

What is your favorite piece of art in your local church? Message me in the comments section back and let me know!

God Bless,

The Christian Tech Nerd

Unknown's avatar

Published by thechristiantechnerd

22 year old college student! 100% Christian,! Will ALWAYS be a woman of FAITH. And my friends call me the "The Christian Tech Nerd" because I was hired by a very successful tech company in Silicon Valley, and I turned them down to be close to my family!

8 thoughts on “Why Your Local Church Always Boosts Your Mood”

  1. Interesting post, Christian art is not something I think about much as far as church. We attend a small church in the country with very little art in it. And, what is there is very old, like a huge puzzle of the Lords supper. A banner dated even before the puzzle. Most of what is there has been donated by those long gone. The younger women are stepping up recently and wanting to do some decorating and I for one hope they do. There are many my age, (your were right, I turned 77 this past Jan.), there but we are growing in the younger ones in the last year. We have a great teacher that is drawing them back each Sunday. The 2 years of Covid reduced many churches but our grew from those who left the one who were strict with the Covid rules. Our church did not lean on those rules so they came. Good teaching has kept them. Blessing to you. Going to skip down to read some of your other post. 

    Liked by 2 people

    Reply

      1. You made me laugh, yes I am younger then him and so glad I am not under the pressure he is under. Truthfully, there is a time to back on on doing some things, he has reached that time too. I try to be aware of how we older ones can bore the younger ones with our stories of how we, use to, to everything. I told the ladies in our study that God calls us deep when we older because we have more time to study. And we do not have the family at home to disrupt us.

        Liked by 1 person

      2. You make me smile while reading all of your comments! I am so glad that the internet allows two people who would probably never meet IRL to be able to communicate and share our thoughts on faith!

        Like

  2. I’ve been filling the pulpit once or twice a month at the church I grew up in and where my mom still attends. It’s a long-established Presbyterian church with stained glass windows on both sides of the sanctuary. It has a huge cross at the back of the pulpit area surrounded by stained glass. It also has a pipe organ, and they have a talented organist to play it.

    The church my wife and I attend regularly is a “big-box church” with a new theater-style worship venue with a full stage that holds the worship band and concert-style lighting. The old multipurpose auditorium in the original part of the building is now completely used for youth ministry. Our church doesn’t have a cross anywhere, inside or out, because we don’t want the cross worshipped; we’re supposed to bear it, right? The contrast couldn’t be starker between those two congregations and their buildings. But the members of both congregations love God and their respective church families passionately.

    I do love the artwork in the more traditional church buildings,especially the Greek Orthodox churches, and I’m equally comfortable and worshipful belting out “How Great Thou Art” to the organ as I am belting out Phil Wickham’s “Hymn of Heaven” to our praise band. Either setting is inspiring for me, because I know God’s people worship in those places and make connections to God based on their surroundings. Thank you for your encouraging reminder.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

  3. So, in this season of Lent let us look at our church, look at it through the eyes of Jesus and ask ourselves: do we honor the sacredness of the Church where we worship? Or do we take it for granted? Or we might treat it as just another building. I am awed by the beauty, the silence, and the sacredness of our Church. I know when I go into our church, I can feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. I can feel the presence of the founders of our church and the echoes of those many who have worshipped here. I enjoy the beauty and the presence of the Holy spirit when I sit quietly in the church alone and the beauty of the tribute to God is so prevalent. However, this sacredness is magnified by the prayers of all the hundreds of Parishioners who faithfully prayed in this sacred space for many years. The Church where you worship is sacred. The Church where you celebrate the Lord’s supper is sacred. The next time you are in Church be attentive to and experience the sacredness of your holy place. May you carry this “sacredness” with you throughout your day and your week. And remind yourself that the sacredness is not about fancy vestments and shiny candle sticks, it is about the Holy Spirit and the People.

    The sacredness of the temple was what Jesus saw being desecrated by the money changers and vendors. 

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

Leave a comment