Quiet time / Bible study
The key that unlocks the door to the most expressive songs and song lyrics is your own personal times of intimate fellowship with God. (Colossians 3:16 - your creativity will be released.)There is none more creative than God (and do we not identify more closely with our Creator when we are creating?).As we draw closer to Him during times of worship, it becomes easier to hear Him speak, thus easier to flow in the prophetic.Sermons
Something as simple as a single phrase (e.g., "High King of Heaven" on Lyrics Page).Sermon topics.Difficulties and Devastation
Speaking from life-changing personal experience.Country Music - have you ever seen so much devastation?Brainstorming
If you are a musician, sit at your instrument and just play.If you are a lyricist, write or sing whatever comes to mind.Fasting
Marty Nystrom wrote "As The Deer Panteth For The Water" on the 19th day of an extended fast.As we put the flesh under and deny it, the spirit man rises up and becomes more receptive (e.g., "Lord of Lords" on Lyrics Page).
