Scripture Reading: Judges 4:1-24, Judges 5:1-31, Psalm 68:2-3
God’s people have always been singing people.
In the best of times, this looks like flinging our arms wildly and pushing our vocal chords to the max with the words, “Father Abraham had many sons. Many sons had Father Abraham…”
Or hearing our voice harmonize with fellow believers wearing pastel dresses and bright new ties as we declare the triumphal resurrection of our Savior “bursting forth in glorious day.”
But what sets us apart, beyond the unmatched beauty and power of the object of our worship, is the fact that we sing in the daylight and the dark.
Exhibit A: Deborah’s and Barak’s song found in Judges 5. Sure, there are moments that call for a back-up choir and tambourine accompaniment… “I will sing to the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel” (Judges 5:3). “Let them tell the righteous acts of the LORD, The righteous deeds of his villagers in Israel” (v.11). “March on, my soul, in strength!” (v.21).
But there are also lyrics better suited for the minor keys. Deborah and Barak were a duo that didn’t just sing about their triumph. Theirs is a song about joy and sorrow, redemption and rebellion, faith and fear. As they led Israel’s choir in song, they sang about natural disasters (vv.4–5), deserted towns (vv.6–7), trauma (v.13), war (v.19), flash floods (v.21), violence (vv.24–27), and a mother’s grief (v.28).
Not to mention the reason this song needed to be sung in the first place: “The Israelites again did what was evil in sight of the LORD after Ehud had died. So the LORD sold them to King Jabin of Canaan” (Judges 4:1–2).
One of the lessons Deborah and Barak can teach us is that in God’s economy true and powerful songs can be sung in the midst of messy lives and difficult days. Consider this:
It was when Horatio Spafford lost his wife and daughters in a shipwreck, that he sang, “it is well with my soul.”
It was after Joseph Scriven’s wife-to-be died before their wedding, that he wrote “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”
Fanny Crosby lost her eyesight as a baby, resulting in a lifetime of challenges. Still, she sang: “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine! / O, what a foretaste of glory divine!”
We don’t sing because we’re blind to the darkness all around us. We don’t blast happy songs as a means to anesthetize our sorrow. We sing for the same reasons Deborah did; God is with us in the valleys. Like Barak we face intense struggles, but we know the battle belongs to the Lord.
And there is one more reason to keep singing: Every time we gather to sing about our Savior, we’re having choir rehearsal for heaven.
Then I heard something like the voice of a vast multitude, like the sound of cascading waters, and like the rumbling of loud thunder, saying, Hallelujah, because our Lord God, the Almighty, Reigns!
—Revelation 19:6
Being people of faith means adding our voices to the song of all those who know Him. We sing on the mountain and the valley. We sing with joy and grief. We sing about despair and triumph. Because our God is victorious and heaven is near, we never, ever stop singing.
Written by Erin Davis
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What an amazing conversation from all our SRT sisters in today’s comments. Many thanks to Erin for starting it off, reminding us that when we sing, we’re practicing for heaven’s choir.
When i was working as a hospice chaplain, I was often asked to sing at the bedside of a dying person. The song most people requested was Amazing Grace. The others that were often requested were “The Old Rugged Cross” and “In The Garden.”
It seems that even in our dying hours, we find great comfort from the hymns we have sung, praising our Saviot, all of our lives.
As many of you shared songs that spoke to you in difficult times today, I remembered one that ministered to me in a particularly dark time. “Praise You in the Storm,” by Casting Crowns.
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How amazing! What a gift to be able to give such a comfort! I think I would want that as well! My favorite hymns! Oh how I wish I could sing!!
Amazing gift and great song! ❤❤❤
In the hardest valleys, God seems to frequently give me a song to remind me of His faithfulness and nearness. I am so thankful for His goodness, ALL THE TIME!
Doesn’t He? He absolutely knows what we need and how to bring us back to Him.. ❤️
Yes so good!
These details are so powerful for me, “It was when Horatio Spafford lost his wife and daughters in a shipwreck, that he sang, “it is well with my soul”. I am so glad ERIN mentioned them (thank you ERIN!). There have been times when I sat and reflected on how misunderstood Christianity can be. I used to assume faith is to shield believers from suffering. I was taught a wrong gospel. Then I was lost in my early days when suffering came in waves. And I ran away from GOD thinking He abandoned me and He wasn’t true to His Word or promises. BUT GOD. He has healed me from many misunderstandings of Him, of His Word, that were planted in my mind. He has dismantled those misconceptions, slowly one by one, renewing my mind, equipping me with new thoughts, healing my heart from anger and resentment and isolation against Him. He restored my faith and proved that He led me through the valley, and not around it (like the false gospel would lead me to believe). He helped me to find Him again, with His patience and rich mercy. How precious are His thoughts towards us. So in the valleys with the shadows of death, I know my God will lead me through with His faithfulness. And I will walk through, and not turn back. The praise of the saints are sometimes understated, they are rarely easy. The Bible calls it a “sacrifice of praise”, offered in darkest seasons. A hard fought hallelujah. Hebrews 13:15: “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that openly profess His Name”.
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Another go-to song of mine is, “My Help” ( it is kind of an old song, from Psalm 121).
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I will lift up mine eyes to the hills
From whence cometh my help
My help cometh from the Lord,
The Lord which made heaven and earth
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He said, He would not suffer thy foot,
Thy foot to be moved
The Lord that keepeth thee,
He will not slumber nor sleep
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Oh the Lord is thy keeper the Lord is thy shade
Upon thy right hand, upon thy right hand
No the sun shall not smite thee by day,
Nor the moon by night
He shall preserve thy soul, even forevermore
My help, my help, my help,
All of my help cometh from the Lord
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Prayers lifted up:
TRACI and TINA- strength and comfort for your tender hearts in these emotional times. Much love to you sisters.
KIRA H, WENDY B, TERESA – continued prayers for you and loved ones, and thank you so much for your updates!
KELLY (NEO) – job opportunities.
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Be blessed dear sisters.
Thank you Mercy for your prayers and kind words..
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My daughters headstone has the words from Psalm 121
I will lift up mine eyes to the hills
From whence cometh my help
My help cometh from the Lord,
The Lord which made heaven and earth..
That has never changed, even if sometimes I am a tad slow on the uptake..
God is good..
Hugs to you Mercy..
How are the eyes friend..?❤️
Beautiful (heart)
Mercy,
I, too, had a background that led me to believe that believing in God kept bad things from happening. Then. when they did, I was lost and confused. What a joy to later learn that God was truly with me in those dark days. I can now sing His praises even when sorrow and fear are closing in, because I know He is with me, walking through the valley. His rod and His staff truly do comfort me.
I remember when I first learned the story behind the writing of “It Is Well.” It’s one of my favorite hymns, and I always think of the faith of Horatio Spafford as he grieved such great losses and penned those words. Praise God, no matter what, I can say, it is truly well with my soul.
Praying for your vision. ❤️
This was really good Mercy! Thank you for sharing your testimony! I love how he has worked in your life and it gives you such wisdom to share with us!
Mercy, not sure I know this song, but I sure do understand your testimony! Thank you for sharing that so clearly and I share 121:5 regularly on birthday cards!
The Lord himself watches over you!
The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade. NLT ❤❤❤
Love this!!
My prayer for today: Judges 5:31 “Lord, may all your enemies perish as Sisera did. But may those who love him be like the rising of the sun in its strength. And the land had peace for forty years.
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God IS with us in the valleys. Song was a big part of my grief and healing. Those songs still can bring me to my knees in sorrow. The feelings come flooding back to me. This is a hard week. 5 years ago today we were traveling to Denver to the ICU. Tanner was intubated in the ambulance on his way there. I knew what that would bring. Our time was limited to only 3 more days of my sweet Tanner being in my life here on earth.
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Scars in Heaven
There Was Jesus
Heaven Help Me
Hold Onto ME
Less Like Me
These were just a few of the songs that brought tears and healing as I walked miles day after day praising our loving Father.
I remember, Traci, and mentioned you for prayer under your reply ti Sharon. ❤❤❤
Also, I thought of Scars In Heaven last week and you came to mind. Your strength in trial truly is an inspiration and a testimony of God’s faithfulness to those who trust Him. Love you, sister! ❤❤❤
Yes, amen, you are so strong and such an inspiration Traci. I remember,too,I knew it was different that time. We all felt his time being short as you came here and still was with us in your deep valley. My heart still hurts for you deeply, but you are suge a warrior of strength. I can’t imagine losing a child, but to be your only child, seems to pierce even more. I still pray for your peace when it comes to mind.
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Amen Cee-Gee. Well said..❤️
Same to be said of you, dear Tina! ❤❤❤
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May the Lord give you new strength to face the day and the flashbacks. Lord comfort our sister and wash over her with your great peace.
Oh Traci i remember those days of rememberance as the date approached..Thankful God has held my heart through it all..
You are often on my heart too, and i knew Tanners anniversary was soon after Julees.. Lifting your mama heart up to the Lord. sending you Tina hugs covered in much prayers..❤️❤️
Traci, my heart reaches out to you today. Praying for peace and comfort.
Scars in Heaven has brought both tears and comfort to me as well. What a wonderful thought that Tanner is whole and healthy in heaven, and the only scars are on the hands of the One who holds him now.
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I love how worship music takes us into the presence of the Lord.
I often set alarms on my phone to remind me when cooking, when to leave for an appointment, etc…
“How Great is Our God” is the song that comes on.❤️
I do remember the song “I will offer up a sacrifice of Praise “. It was a Reba Rambo song. I love to sing in the tough places. A lot of mornings God gives me a song for the day! He has done this for a long time.
I loved how today that God shows us that He uses ordinary people to accomplish the extraordinary!
Praying for all!
Same here and sometimes I will be locked into one song for a week or more ie. More Than a Hollow Hallelujah. ❤❤❤
Judges 5:31b
But may those who love him
be like the rising of the sun in its strength.
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So many great songs!!! I try to show my appreciation to our praise team each week. Where would we be in worship without them!
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Several songs come to mind this morning, but Sally B’s comment reminded me of one of my current favorites because of the emotion it evokes. Many songs the Israelites sang were full of emotion, celebrating great victories through long valleys, but there were also the quieter, more personal songs as Mary sang.
None of the hallelujahs in songs in the Bible are hollow! Let’s strive to never voice or sing a hollow hallelujah!
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SONG SHARE:
The Isaacs – More Than a Hollow Hallelujah
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Love, hugs, and prayers! ❤
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Amen!
I recently discovered The Worship Initiative which does a daily week day song devotional. I get them sent to me by text every morning. I’ve really been enjoying it.
I love their ministry! ❤
This was a long read, and I’m admitting hard to read. I will need to go to the bible app and have it read to me. After reading the devotional and your comments, a song does come to mind by Michael W. Smith. “Surrounded” (Fight My Battles). A friend of mine (older) had me listen to this song when I was in the mist of many court hearings, dealing with the man I once called husband and father of my beautiful children. I had just started Celebrate Recovery and recommended this song. Great timing for remembering as I will be in court again in two weeks!
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Praise! Elevation Worship
Let everything
That has breath
Praise the Lord (you got it)
Praise the Lord
Let everything (let everything)
(Hey) that has breath
(Hey) praise the Lord
(Hey) praise the Lord
I’ll praise in the valley
Praise on the mountain (yeah)
I’ll praise when I’m sure
And praise when I’m doubting (yes, sir)
I’ll praise when outnumbered
Praise when surrounded
‘Cause praise is the water
My enemies drown in
As long as I’m breathing
I’ve got a reason to
Praise the Lord
Oh, my soul (c’mon)
Praise the Lord
Oh, my soul (hey)
I’ll praise when I feel it
And I’ll praise when I don’t
I’ll praise ’cause I know
You’re still in control
Because my praise is a weapon
It’s more than a sound (more than a sound)
Oh, my praise is the shout
That brings Jericho down (oh)
As long as I’m breathing
I’ve got a reason to
Praise the Lord (c’mon)
Oh, my soul
(So I’m gonna) praise the Lord
Oh, my soul (oh)
I won’t be quiet, my God is alive
So how could I keep it inside?
Praise the Lord
Oh, my soul
(Praise the Lord)
Come on, let me see that dance
Put a dance on it tonight
If you’re grateful
Come on, aye, aye (eh)
I’ll praise ’cause You’re sovereign
Praise ’cause You reign
Praise ’cause You rose and defeated the grave
I’ll praise ’cause You’re faithful
Praise ’cause You’re true
Praise ’cause there’s nobody greater than You, I’ll praise
Gets you clapping whether you feel it or not!
I am switching over the cover on our FB page!! Lets share our favorite testimony of how “singing to the Lord” got us through our valley or celebrated on the mountain top!
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Amen!
Well, that was some song! lol. Singing of Jael piercing through a temple made me squimish a bit! Can’t say there are many praise songs like that today..!
I always wonder how they put these rather complicated tongue twisters in “beautiful songs!” Right?
But- I love that we are studying Singing to the Lord…because boy do I LOVE to sing! All the day and night I am singing. I have always loved songs, how they provoke such emotion, and feelings we could never quite put into words ourselves. We have songs for all moods. And I love that!
I started listening to praise music on the radio back 24 years ago when I was going through a hard time, and from then on I have never gone away from that. It plays in my car, and I had a radio in the kitchen that played continually in my house. The thing about it is that it brings you back to Jesus all day long. No matter what is going on in your life, especially in the days of raising kids, working, and all that- we really need the melody of heaven to keep our mind centered back on Jesus to keep us steady in our faith.
Just in the year or so I have started to try to conquer memorizing full Psalms. The way I do this is to sing them. At jail ministry each week we have a different Psalm we are studying, and before we get started I play the Psalm to song and let us just listen and follow the Psalm words on the screen. It has been so impactful.
Since I started the ministry, it has always touched me to see them praise and worship in that environment. When I got the privilege of picking some songs it was exciting and overwhelming to GET that choice! Nowadays being the leader I always choose the songs, and I let the Holy Spirit prompt and lead if possible. Sometimes they are fun praise, other times emotional worship that leaves them crying.
That is the power of music and lyrics.
As Erin says “we don’t sing because we’re blind to the darkness all around us. We sing because God is with us in the valleys” And the mountaintops, and all day, every day, long! He talks to us through song. He hugs us through song. He blesses us through song!! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!! He is so, so good!
Makes me sing with Phil Whicham and BL…”so, so, so so good to me!!”
Powerful share, Rhonda! ❤❤❤
I would LOVE to have worship music playing as you do, but sadly my husband doesn’t share that desire. He loves talk radio and I despise that so usually the radio is off! ☺ I do often listen while cooking and love to sing along.
The local Christian station I found a few years ago here in Florida actually has some morning hours and afternoon hours of “sermons” that play instead of music. Oddly, or maybe not, I have liked listening to said 6 or 7 “sermons” daily. My husband has never seemed bothered with what is playing on there, whether music or the sermon. (Charles Stanley, Greg Laurie, Dr Jeremiah, Adrian Rogers.) All such good pastors and messages!
We have a local station like that, too- same programmung sounds like.
We do too and I really gravitate to/need the sermons and Christian “talk” shows.
You know what Cee-Gee, if i lived closer, i would make sure we had a day, nah, two days of serious worship movingvfrom side to side with our arms in the air.. I love to praise.. and i know you do!❤️
That would be AWEsome, Tina! I actually thought of you Sunday as the first notes of our opening song hit my ears and was going to mention it yesterday until I read about your sweet friend. Bet you can guess the song! Tell me in your comment tomorrow if you see this! ☺☺☺❤❤❤
One day in Heaven (or a SRT conference one day!) we will get to sing together!! I truly LOVE to sing…dance, clap, and raising my hands! I’m kinda dramatic! I like to be on the front row with no one next to me! lol. But with my hubby (in first service) I sit on the aisle and use that arm so I don’t smack anyone!!
Amen, worship and praise is strength.
Singing in the happy moments, but also the sad moments, is one practice that has become part of my life as I’ve grown into my faith. It wasn’t intentional; it is something that progressed organically. But one of the reasons I sing is also because sometimes I need to pray but do not know how to put into words what I’m trying to pray for. In those moments I always say to God: “Father, you know my heart and my thoughts, please accept this song as my prayer.” Usually a song comes to my head that reflects what I am trying to say.
Yes, same! Oftentimes I WANT to pray longer (being with God in that way) but it just doesn’t flow out…so I sing a song. This is usually as I go to bed at night. For a year I would just start singing “I love you Lord…for your mercies never fail me…all my days…”
I will wake up and I start the song again.
This is so true. That often a song willnpop into the head..
Thank you Father God for every little detail when we have those moments..❤️
The Lord has chosen this year to call so many precious friends and family members home with Him. Yet, in the midst of grief and tears, we can still sing “I know my Redeemer liveth and on the earth again shall stand!” So thankful for so many songs which minister to ours spirits whatever the circumstances of our lives.
Again today, we gather to say an earthly goodbye to a sweet friend who is rejoicing with Jesus.
Have a blessed Tuesday sweet sisters!
Yes Linda, so glad you can sing in your grief. Hugs!
Praying, Linda. Condolences in the loss of your friend. ❤❤❤
Thankful for the songs in our hearts when life gets tough..
praying for your heart Linda, as you say ‘until we meet again..’❤️
Praying for comfort, Linda ❤️
Amen and Amen. As my husband lies in a hospital bed after major surgery due to a fall, I sing for indeed the Lord is in the valleys!
So sorry to hear of hour husband’s fall and resulting surgery! Lifting up payers for his complete recovery and strength that comes only from Jesus for you as you wait with him.❤
@Gina. Praying
Praying for your husband’s full recovery! ❤️
Prayers for full recovery.
Praying for you Gina and your husbands recovery.
Praying, Gina
Praying for full recovery and strength for both of you in the days ahead! ❤
Praying for a good recovery for your husband.
Praying Gina.. ❤️
Praying for your husband’s full recovery, Gina. And for you in the waiting in the hospital, and taking care of him as he heals. ❤️
Amen
“Every time we gather to sing about our Savior, we’re having choir rehearsal for heaven.” … I love this!
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I’m not very good at it, but I love singing God’s praises. There’s something about song that soothes the soul. Whenever I’m at a concert I imagine heaven. At a concert you can have upwards of a thousand people singing God’s praise, but in heaven it will be thousands upon thousands – I can’t even begin to imagine!
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“I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever; With my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations.” Psalm 89:1
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Blessings to you all on this beautiful Tuesday morning. ❤️
I agree! When I am at church I love everyone singing together. When I was at a huge Brandon Lake concert I was in heaven with all my favorite songs, and then when everyone sang Grattitude, it truly felt like a glimpse of Heaven! I have my radio blasting my heavenly songs all day long and I’m singing along. I love to sing! (if only I could really sing good!lol.)
I wish I could sing well. I absolutely love music. Singing God’s praise in all things is so joyful.
Thankfully, it all sounds beautiful to His ears, Traci!
Praying for you this week! ❤❤❤
Me too! In heaven we will have angel voices!
That line made my heart smile, too, Sharon! One special memiry comes to mind: a few weeks after my mentioning a newer song to our worship leader, he introduced it in our worship service. The first time hearing all the voices around me singing that song with such fervor was such a balm to my soul and truly did make me think of the multitude of voices in Heaven.
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Every time we gather to sing about our Savior, we’re having choir rehearsal for heaven.” … I love this!
So good right? I may sing out of tune here, but by golly I know I am going to be perfect!:) ❤️
I also love to sing! But no one here on earth would be blessed to hear it… lol! So I am definitely looking forward to my voice sounding like a blessing in heaven.
in heaven!!
Link to updated playlist with Deborah’s Song ♥️ https://suno.com/s/Zh7Ljv4cRBdjtcc1
Thank you so much for this!
Saturday morning pancakes, road trips, hot chocolate, game nights, holidays , and ordinary days were filled with music. My dad always had the radio on, or a big stack of record playing. Throughout the years, no matter how far apart we were, music has always been a way for me to feel connected with him.
My dad began a music ministry several years ago and has faithfully been sending me and several others a song every day through email. They are songs he has carefully chosen that speak of God’s love, His power, His provisions, His promises, and the hope we have because of Jesus. I started adding each song to a playlist that I often listen to throughout the day. These “daddy doo songs” have been such a blessing for me, especially when life’s uncertainties have me feeling discouraged and afraid. They bring my mind back to Jesus, helping me stay connected with my Heavenly Father as I go about my day.
Songs have been recorded throughout the Scriptures. They are songs written by the people to celebrate victories, birthdays, and blessings. There are songs about sorrow and grief. There are songs about deliverance and hope, and songs about our Savior. These songs helped the people to remember that no matter where life leads, God is always there, and He always provides.
Songs are a way that no matter the culture, the background, or the language, all of humanity can worship the Lord.
By Debbie Smith
Psalm 95:1-2
O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
Psalm 100:2
Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before Him singing with joy
Ephesians 5:19
speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,
James 5:13
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.
Isaiah 49:13
Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth; break forth, O mountains, into singing! For the Lord has comforted his people and will have compassion on his afflicted.
What a blessing Debbie, to receive these songs from your dad every morning, such a sweet tradition he has!
@Debbie. What a sweet gift you have between you and your dad❤️
Wow, that is something precious!
I should send my son a song a day, lol. (he’s 26) but he knows how much mom LOVES to sing.
How sweet of you dad to do this!
What a sweet gift! ❤❤❤
Debbie,a wonderful thing your daddy does.. so precious. And what better way to share the Lord love together ❤️
I love this song ministry your dad has! What a gift, to receive his heart in song form each day. ❤️
“One of the lessons Deborah and Barak can teach us is that in God’s economy true and powerful songs can be sung in the midst of messy lives and difficult days.“
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The soundtrack to my life is full of songs that expressed so much of the hurts, confusion, and fears I had/have, but there are also many that expressed so much joy, praise, and wonder.
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Thankful that God “sings over me!”
“The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17 ESV
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Praying for your requests.
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Thanks for sharing one of my favorite verses!
May you feel His singing over you as you search out job options! ❤❤❤
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Thanks for sharing that beautiful verse, Kelly ❤️
When I am feeling down or anxious, listening to worship music always helps to lift my spirits. There is something about worship music that ushers this overactive mind into the presence of God more easily than if I sit down and try to read Scripture or pray in that moment. Music is soothing to the soul. And I love how Erin wrote: Every time we gather to sing about our Savior, we’re having choir rehearsal for heaven
Yes agreed, that’s why I guess I keep the radio playing and sing all day. It is my constant connection with the Lord. Luckily even when I worked, I was able to keep my Christian music playing in the background as I trained people!
Ditto, Tami! ❤❤❤
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Along with a reminder to praise and worship in every circumstance, we are once again shown that disobedience will not stop God’s plan. If the called don’t obey, the Lord will raise up another. We see Deborah spurring Barak to action as God commanded, and Jael ultimately delivering the enemy’s commander.
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The detailed song of praise recounts the military strategy and ultimate victory, led by the Lord’s plan and power. The strategy itself and the victory could only have been orchestrated by God.
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The description of Jael in the song, v 24 “Most blessed among women is Jael …” is almost identical to what both Gabriel and Elizabeth said to Mary, “blessed are you among women!” It may seem that Jael’s action is a minor footnote in Biblical history but she clearly showed upper tier bravery and first time obedience in the important part she played in securing 40 years of peace for the children of Israel, as did Mary as an unwed mother carrying the Savior of the world.
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Are we obedient?
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Coming to mind is Agnus Dei, Michael W Smith, 1990
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Alleluia, alleluia
For our Lord God Almighty reigns
Alleluia, alleluia
For our Lord God Almighty reigns
Alleluia
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Holy, holy
Are You, Lord God Almighty
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb
You are holy, holy
Are You, Lord God Almighty
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb
Amen
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KELEBOGILE RAMAFALO ❤️
MERCY ❤️ great song, Holy Forever
KIRA H ❤️ thank you for the update on Harper, praise the Lord for her progress!
TERESA COOPER DONLEY ❤️ thank you for Amanda update
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LYNNE FROM AL ❤️
ADRIENNE ❤️
May we be more obedient every day
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So good Searching, thanks for pointing that out! And OH that song, as soon as the notes start it feels so HOLY!
Agree! ❤
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Thank yoy, Searching for sharing this great sobg and yoyr reflections! ❤❤❤
Sorry for those typos; too late to edit now! It’s been crazy today- even when I see the right letter highlight as I type, I look up and see something different! Frustrating and time consuming…
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I love this! I start off each morning with worship music on my drive to work. It is my nonnegotiable! A habit adopted from one of my childhood friend’s mom. I didn’t understand it at the time, but I certainly do now! Give me Jesus!!
same susan! I started this a couple of years ago with the first hour of my day must be worship and I noticed such a change in my mood that aside from podcasts I keep it on all day!
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Right? I keep my subscription to Sirius XM radio simply for The Message channel. It’s always on in my car.
I love that my husband now keeps his radio dial on klove too.
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I did not forget our prodigals yesterday. The study wasn’t there in the early AM. Better late than never:) GM ladies. Here is our list of prodigals. Add any names in the comments.
Isaiah 43:19 Look, I am about to do something new;
even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert
Alice V – Brian, Rachel
Kim Mullins – Tyler
Tami – Chela, Quentin
Sharon – Nicholas, Jonathan
Rebecca W – Brett, Jake, Joey, Lindsay, Kelly, Abby, Katelyn, Katie
Emma Rageth – Olivia, Ali, Greg, Rico, Leah, Mikey, Logan, Ryan, Stephanie, Dillon, Danae, Julie, Sean
Indiana Elaine – Kent, Shelley
Mari V – Rick, Marta, Toby
Tricia C – David, Allison, Christopher, Lina, Travis, Nicole
Mia Faith – Parker, Isaiah, Alexandra, Griffin, Annalee, Bill
Aleida – Victor
Maddie – Michelle, Julia
Rhonda – Michael, Sue, Katie, Jack, Ella
Charlotte Hill – Casey, John, Emma
Deb – Brandon, Angel
Linda J – Matthew
Mollie – Sam
MMD – Ethan, Hayden, Rachel
Carol H – Justin, Ezekiel, Elijah, Andrew
Kari – Rachel, Josh, James, Ayano
Mi Sherry – Kaitlyn, Aaron, Will
Cheryl Read – Renee, Jason, Kayden, Kylee
Wendy B – Amy, Colton, Kirk, Nick
Anne Klinkhammer – Molly
Sue Dalos – Chelsea, Kenny
Bessie – Ben
Annie Hewitt – Annie pls give me name/s:)
Sandy Lynn – Andy
Diane – Jon, Keith, Roger, Mike
Jane K – Leah
B – M, B
Susan B – Tammy, Amy
Carla – Cierra, Stephen
Lisa H – Cora
Kimberk – Megan, Randy
Adrienne – Raelynn, Tyler, Tracy, Micayla
Brandi – Levi, Sarah, Ellen, India
Robin Bailey – Rodney, Brian
Erin L – Emerson, Zoe
Janet – Ryan, Amanda, Matthew, Stephanie
Sheryl – Adam, LaShonda
Maria J – Benjamin, Mike, Mark, Patrick
Maria B – Chris, Tristan, Madeline, Cristal, Shanty, Nicole, Luis
Melani Fryer – Matthew, Dylan, Courtney, Lydia
Therese – Ryan, Brittany, Sydney
Traci Gendron – Kara, Andrew, Deanna
Jenny Carmichael – Katy
Mercy – boys in social care system
Kerry Rowley – Preston, Parker, Lindsey
Maria S – Joshua, Katie, Zoe
Melissa – Madison, Richard, Liam, Zac, Wesley
Felicia – Brittin, Tyler
Vicki – Ben, Sian
TC – Randi, Michael, Callie
Elizabeth – Trae, Xavier, Reya
Adie – Monica, Shawn, Stephanie
Susan B – Emma
Penni – Les, Jonah, Emily, Garret, Domi, Connor, Grace
Nat – Marissa, Melody
Martha Hix – Claire, Ralph, Tyler, Whitney, Trey
Phobie – Phobie, Greg, Steve, Jessie
Laura – Jordan, Taliah
April L – Molly, Becca
Karen Breaux – Brittany, Justin, Erin, Jordyn
Heather – Jack, Hudson
Cheryl Blow – Sara
Dianne – Ian
Leap – Liz, Teg, Taylor, Alison
Tara B – Clara Paige, Anna
Debra K – Stephen, Meagan, Daniel, Creg
Margaret W. —David, Matthew, Missy, Becca, Marianna
Melzie K- Jake, Cece & Elijah
Shar – K
Leala – Ryan, AJ, Sam
Jennifer – Matthew, Lauren and families
Cat-tee – A & A, K & T
K-Ann – G, T, S
Cathy McVey – Jeremiah, Brayden, Nolan, Ashlyn
Keri – Finley, Rudy, Scout, Nellie, Polly, Dottie, Goldie
Lena- Andrea, Lanie, Eiley, Everly, Schaefer
LaRae – Levi
Julie G – Matt, Katherine, Ray
AML – Jonathan, Jake, Emma, Becca
Kristin G – Brandon, Melissa
Allegra – Lydia, Nick, Micah, Jonah
Karen – Nathan, Bailey
Jazz – Blake, Zoie, Greg, Elizabeth
Gina – Carolyn, Steven
Cindy – Toby, Clarissa, Katie, Samantha
TS Woodruff – Danielle
Tammy H.- Alyssa
Danielle B – Joelle, Adam
Myra – Mitchell
Debby – Kristen
Jenn F – B&E, J&T
K – Alizabeth
Stephanie – Greg
Melanie C – Casey, Corey, Celeste, Kat
Mollie – Haley, Jeff, Rhonda
Margo – Lindsey, Drew, Lauren, Spencer
Meghan – Maddie, Brianne
Susan – Natassia
Donna – Kathy
Donna – Linda
Melanie – Jeff, Gary, Drake, Logan, Ryan
KMC – Rachelle, Karah, Joshua
Donna- Sherry
Kelly – Kyla, Brendan
Marie S – Joshua, Carleigh, Zoe, Terry, Edie, Brady
Jenn F – K&L, B&S, J&C
Eileen – Chris
Erin E – Ava
SB – T
Mollie – Stephanie
Joy – Grayson, Clay, Carley
Kathryn – Peter
Rita – Bryan, Sheila
Susan P – Brian, Alison
Truth Seeker – Roxanna Danese, Nicole
Sheryl G – Eric, Shawn
Lynnie – Paul, Erika, Will, Emma
Tracy Mullins – Jake and friends
Cheryl – Christopher
Angela – Mikaela, Dez, Cassidy, Landyn
Teresa D – Jessica, Ahmed
Thank you for your faithful tracking and posting ❤️
Prayers today for all of our prodigals. ❤️
Can I add my brother Matt?
You definitely have us trained because as I started today it came to me…wait, our prayer for prodigals wasn’t there yesterday! (I knew though that was the reason, and thought..she will have it here today!) And you do!! Thank you Tami!!
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My dad sends me a song every morning. It’s his way of ministering to my heart.
What a blessing! ❤️
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Grief causes us to cry out to the Lord – whether it’s grief over loss or grief over sin. One of our song experts will remember which song it is that talks about a ‘sacrifice of praise’. When we sing from the depths of grief, it is a sacrifice to the Lord. I am reminded of the verse in 2 Samuel where David declares, “I will not offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God that cost me nothing.”
When our song or offering comes from a place of sacrifice, I believe it draws us closer to our loving, heavenly Father.
Oh that is something to ponder right there..”I will not offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God that cost me nothing” omph! How often do we just casually offer worship to the Lord but it doesn’t “cost” us anything. Mostly always for me. Would I really go a mile up a hill to praise this morning if that was the only way? Would I walk to church if my car doesn’t start? Would I praise when I lose someone close? I am so glad we can worship through song and with Jesus in our Spirit since the cross!
I think of the three examples of the wonderful hymns used in the devotional, out of the depths of grief came some of the most comforting and inspiring worship songs we know. How the Lord used their suffering to reach so many!
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Morning, my dears..
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I had tears through the whole devotional! Still do as I reread it..
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I felt every word. every single word!
The pain of losing a loved one so fresh in my mind, Julees anniversary was on Sunday, my dear friends organs are failing, but she is still with us as i write…
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BUT GOD..
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I know will call her home soon, as He did her daughter, some 25 years ago, and her Harry, 7 weeks ago..
Though our hearts break to imagine our lives without our loved ones, I do not doubt for one minute, that God is not present.. and I believe it is in singing, if only a shallow sound, or a whimper, that we feel His presence, remember His promise not to leave us nor forsake us, or to feel His peace around us..
I would never say it’s easy to praise in times of trouble, loss or confusion..
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BUT GOD..
The Almighty forever reigns, whether we choose to sing His praise or not.. He never stops loving us, being with us, or being victorious on our behalf..
The opening lines of ‘A tale of two cities’ comes to mind… ..It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.. it was the season of Light and the season of darkness..’
Through it all, God was and is near, that is a truth!
So as I face today, no, I am not going to face it, I am going to go through today, I will sing to the Lord, I will thank Him for this new day, come what may. If today is the day in Gods eternal book for my dear friends home going, I will sing, and loudly in gratitude and thanksgiving for her and her family in my life..
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It is indeed well, for we surely do have a blessed assurance, that whatever we face., we have Jesus who gives as reason to sing.
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AMEN.
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Praying you feel God’s loving arms around you as you go through your day, dear hearts. He is near and worthy of our praise and singing in all circumstances.
Shall I start us off..
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Praise my soul the King of Heaven,
To His feet thy tribute bring;
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Who like me His praise shall sing?
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Praise the Everlasting King..
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Glorious in His faithfulness.
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Widely as His mercy flows.
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Praise with us the God of grace..
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Much love covered in prayers..❤️
Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
Praying for you, your friend and her family as they wait with her for her glorious home going ❤️
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❤️ singing with you, too
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Prayers Tina as you await your dear friends home-going. But what a joy it will be for her to be reunited with her Harry. Praise God for the hope of eternal life, the hope of heaven, the hope of reunions!
Much love from across the pond.❤️
Amen!
Thank you Sharon..❤️
Adding my amen to these prayers!
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Your comment reminded me of the song Through It All by Andrae Crouch-
Verse 3]
So I thank God for the mountains
And I thank Him for the valleys
And I thank Him for the storms He’s brought me through
For if I’d ever had a problem
I’d never know that God could solve them
I’d never know what faith in God could do
That’s the reason I say that
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Through it all
Mm, Through it all
I’ve learned to trust in Jesus
I’ve learned to trust in God
Let me tell you …
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Forever I will thank Him, AMEN.❤️
You inspire us with your strength and trust through every trial and heartache, TINA! ❤❤❤
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Praying Tina
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Tina I have big tears as I’m reading your words. I’m sorry that I didn’t remember the anniversary of Julee’s passing. Tanner’s is the 13th. Same time of year, but yet far apart. Isn’t it a blessing that we have gotten to know each other through SRT? We would have never met otherwise. I will never forget how your words held me up. I want to hold you up today. Our kiddos are dancing with God in heaven. Although it breaks my heart I rejoice that they are safe in God’s arms. That they are so loved. That they have peace. That they will always be remembered for the grace and courage. My love to you sweet girl. Know that you are never far from my heart.
Traci, no apology necessary..
I love what you say about them dancing with God, but you know what brings the biggest smile and greatest rears of joy.. that they are whole, and in no more pain..
I’ll praise for that one always..
Love you right back sweet Traci..❤️❤️
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Right back atcha, Martha❤️
Hugs Tina.
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Tina, I’m praying for you as you walk the finals mile of your friend’s life with her and her family. May you all feel God’s loving, comforting Presence, and His peace that passes all understand ❤️