It’s an early start to this day for me. So I do what I always do when sleep won’t come in the middle of the night. I read to find God’s voice in His word.
Reading from the Psalms is a great place to give yourself a reset button. I often find myself turning back to David’s songs of praise when my heart feels heavy.
Scriptures like these remind me of God’s goodness and grace:
Psalms 28:7 NIV
Even in the middle of grief—especially in the middle of grief—I am sustained and held by the strength of God. When I feel like I can’t take one more step, He helps me take two.
God helps me face each moment and gives me strength to tackle every task. He is my helper. He goes before me, making the path before me clearly lit so I won’t stumble.
Like Faith, I’ve always loved music. Music is in our family’s blood, I guess, because Crystal always has a song in her heart, too. These days, I am realizing more and more the power of a song.
A song has the power to depress you or lift you up. A song has the power to bring you to tears over precious memories. A song has the power to create an atmosphere of praise.
And God inhabits the praises of His people.
If you’re lonely, sing an uplifting song of worship to God. If you’re tired, sing a song of praise. If you’re angry, sing a song of love.
God will meet you there.
When I listen to or sing a song that magnifies God, I can’t help but be reminded of His goodness to me, and everything else that is bothering me fades into the background.
God meets me there.
