thankfulness

Nearly a year has passed since I posted remarks here. The lapse saw good changes in our family, seasons of both challenge and joy, and many wonderful opportunities to observe the constant hand of God's provision.

I am thankful to God for His loving care. Paul reminded the believers in Colosse to demonstrate their thankfulness to God through singing!

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God." Colossians 3:16

When the song is from my heart -- whether it be a historic hymn of the faith or the simplest chorus of praise and adoration -- my singing will bless those who are worshipping together with me. Listen to the voices around you, and you will be strongly encouraged. I hear the church, and I remember to keep my eyes upon the Lord. ...To rely upon Him who is always faithful.

My singing will also bless the Lord. "Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him with songs of praise!" Psalm 95:1-2