On a November day in 1963, the Beach Boys Brian Wilson and Mike Love wrote a song quite unlike the bands typically upbeat tunes. It was a mournful song about love thats been lost. Mike said later, As hard as that kind of loss is, the one good that comes from it is having had the experience of being in love in the first place. They titled it The Warmth of the Sun.
Sorrow serving as a catalyst for songwriting is nothing new. Some of Davids most moving psalms were penned in times of deep personal loss, including Psalm 6. Though we arent told the events that prompted its writing, the lyrics are filled with grief, I am weary with my groaning; all night I make my bed swim, I drench my couch with my tears. My eye wastes away because of grief (vv.6-7).
But thats not where the song ends. David knew pain and loss, but he also knew Gods comfort. And so he wrote, The Lord has heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer (v.9).
In his grief, David not only found a song, he also found reason to trust God, whose faithfulness bridges all of lifes hard seasons. In the warmth of His presence, our sorrows gain a hopeful perspective.
Good evening Mayor & thank you always for our daily bread!
You are much appreciated! *Hugs*
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
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