Bible in a Year:
Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
The praise song drifted downstairs . . . at 6:33 on a Saturday morning. I didnt think anyone else was awake, but my youngest daughters scratchy voice proved me wrong. She was barely conscious, but there was already a song on her lips.
My youngest is a singer. In fact, she cant not sing. She sings when she wakes up. When she goes to school. When she goes to bed. She was born with a song in her heartand most of the time, her songs focus on Jesus. Shell praise God anytime, anywhere.
I love the simplicity, devotion, and earnestness of my daughters voice. Her spontaneous and joyful songs echo invitations to praise God found throughout Scripture. In Psalm 95, we read, Come let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation (v. 1). Reading further, we learn that this praise flows from an understanding of who He is (For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods, v. 3)and whose we are (For he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, v. 7).
For my daughter, those truths are her first thought in the morning. By Gods grace, this little worshiper offers us a profound reminder of the joy of singing to Him.
What prompts you to praise God for His faithfulness to you? What songs help you to remember and focus on His character and goodness?
God, thank You for who You are and for what Youve done for meand for all Your peopleby inviting us to be sheep in Your pasture. Let today be filled with my songs of praise for Your goodness.
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Did you accomplish all you wanted this week? Ready for a good weekend of rest?