Just Sing

 

Thoughts from Psalm 84 - I wanted to make sure to put these thoughts down before some other thoughts climbed into my brain and covered it over.

Years ago, our church had a group of men who would entertain at some of the care centers around our town, and several of us would go along as “support”.   I was singing as well part of the time, so it was suggested that I sing one of the favorites.  After the song ended, one of the residents motioned me over to her chair, she whispered loudly in my ear, “Honey, next time you’d better just let the men sing.”

I’m sure you’ll understand how good that was for me to hear.  Truly, as I remember, I was a little hurt about it, but not for long.  God may have been giving me a good dose of humility medicine that day.  

But today, I need to relax and live in the truth that the God of the universe wants to hear from me.  That He actually listens to me.  Even when my words are just thoughts?  And amazingly He wants to hear my song - this voice, my voice!  

The psalm is telling of Israel’s desire to be in God’s house, His temple.  But not just to be there – to be there with one’s whole self.  As we all know, there are times when we only “listen with one ear.”  We don’t always concentrate on what is going on around us, but the word says, with my heart and flesh, my whole being cries out to God.  

"With my whole being, 

            I sing for joy to the living God."  Ps 84:2 (GNT).          

I love that – my whole being – So I will sing!

Today I will continue to sing of my Father’s love, His power, and presence (and patience.)  And just as importantly, I plan to listen to the voice of His Spirit as He whispers and shares from the Bible, the words I need to hear (with both ears.)

With my voice I will sing of your love

With my heart I will feel every word.

With my head bowed in reverence

I will kneel in your presence

In your presence my song will be heard.

I praise you my Father, God, and King.

Diane