Monday, September 14, 2015

Dear God,

Singing calms the soul and clears the mind.  Lifting our voice in song can bring a renewal of the spirit.  Singing songs of faith can divert our whole selves into a new direction bringing peace and hope.

Every time we sing on Sunday mornings, I feel like I am clearing out the negative, my poor attitude, and all the disparaging thoughts I might have about anything.  I feel cradled in your arms, the voice of my savior singing peace into me.  There is no time I feel better even if I carry heavy burdens.  And when I am celebrating life, oh my goodness, I have so much joy, my joy overflows.

You gave us a voice to sing your song, a song of hope, gladness, peace.  You urge us to sing, sing, and sing some more.  In singing your song, we meet you.

Holy God,
lover of souls,
thank you
for your song.
Thanks for
the privilege
singing it.
Thank you
for all
the joy
that comes
when we sing
to you.

Love, Andrea