Day 16
Psalm 30
The word “sing” occurs over one
hundred times in the Bible—more than
sixty of them in the book of Psalms
alone. Verses 4 and 12 in today’s
passage both tie singing and giving
thanks together. There are a number of
illustrations in Scripture of the powerful
effect of praise through music.
When I talk with women who are
struggling with chronic discouragement
or depression, I often ask two
questions: (1) Are you memorizing
Scripture? and (2) Are you singing to
the Lord? These aren’t magic “pills”
that will make every emotional struggle
go away, but I’ve found them to be
extremely effective at recalibrating my
heart and restoring inner peace. At
times, when I am deeply distraught or
discouraged, I’ll open my hymnal and
just begin to sing. As I sing to the
Lord, my heart and mind are re-
tethered to His goodness and love, and
invariably, the cloud begins to lift.
Whether it’s a cloudy or sunny day in
your heart, sing! Right now, if possible.
Put on a CD or your iPod and sing along
with others, or just sing to Him on your
own.
I love this!
I'm terrible about memorizing scripture, I wish I was better. I'll do great for a while, then "Fall off the band wagon." I was never taught to MEMORIZE scripture growing up. I read my Bible all the time, but never memorized it, my husband was the one to introduce me to it. Though it's a newer concept to me, I believe it's an important one!
We have the freedom to study God's word and shouldn't take it for granted you never know when you wont be able to. It makes me think of Darlene Rose's story. She was a missionary and became a POW and could only "feed" off of what she had memorized and it's true God's word keeps us going through our struggles.
I find it hard to pray lately. How do I explain that statement?? I feel so overwhelmed by everything, when I'm trying to pray it's like..."God you know our situation and EVERYTHING that is going on. Help!!" *smile*
Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Rom. 8:26
I find often when I do try and pray it turns into singing. *smile* I sing and praise God. I can feel overwhelmed when I focus on everything to pray and I just singing and praising HIM instead. It happened this morning in the shower, I started praying and felt distraught and discouraged and just start singing and praising instead.
I find myself singing this song lately. It's one of my favorites!
In Christ Alone
Do you memorize scripture? What is one of your favorite songs to sing, praising God?
For His Glory,
