I have loved music ever since I can remember. Melodies and lyrics move my mind and speak to my soul in ways nothing else does. The more prominent its songs become in our hearts and minds, the more hope and peace we can experience in our everyday lives. Below is an excerpt that I pray will encourage you to sing hope, no matter what you might be facing.
In Philippians , Paul tells us to not be anxious about anything. Why would he command us to do something that is impossible? Paul never said God would answer our worries according to our wishes. The key here is bringing those worries to God with gratitude. I have come to love recounting to God how He has been faithful, because it instantly changes my perspective. Without prayer, there is no singing in the dark.
No rest from anxiety. But prayer with gratitude enfolds our hearts with peace. In the midst of my most restless hour, as I began to practice what Paul commanded, things began to change. I learned to forge ahead during the awkward moments of getting to know new people. It's easy to forget who I am and whose I am when I become distracted by all the things I'm not, when I compare myself to those around me and feel inferior.
But friends, our worth and our identity has never been tied to the world around us. God has given us a brand new life as his sons and daughters! I can't think of an identity more beautiful than that. What an amazing couple of days with the beautiful sandramccracken and the rest of the friends, pastors, and worship leaders at liturgycollective in Nashville this week.
Worshiping together and thinking about how we can honor God and serve others through the worship in our local churches made for a thoughtful and encouraging break from our routines. I had so much fun taping devotionals for ourdailybread yesterday, and the best part was running into some old friends! Made for a delightful afternoon! I love this quote from one of C. Lewis's letters. God's kingdom is not only full of joy all the time, but joy is also what is taken most seriously.
How beautiful is that? Think about it it for a minute. Heaven's agenda isn't just happiness or stiff choirs clothed in white. There's no settling for "good enough" or "happy" or "okay. It's joy. God takes joy seriously because there's no greater joy than the joy and redemption found in and through Jesus. Praying you feel his joy in you today! Singing in the Dark has almost been out for six whole months!!! Should we do another giveaway to celebrate? I hope you're all enjoying God's beautiful creation as the weather gets cooler and we move further into autumn!
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Finding Hope That Lasts. We all find ourselves longing for more than this world can offer. By recognizing the hope available to us, even in the darkness, we can experience true joy and freedom. Let your life tell a story of hope.
You Have A Purpose Despite your past failures or present weaknesses, you are part of a story that is much bigger than you, and far greater than anything you could ever imagine.
Gratitude Unlocks Contentment When you feel unfulfilled, think about the things you are thankful for, and your anxiety will fade as your perspective changes. Joy Is Possible Joy is something we rarely talk about and experience even less, but it is possible. Joy is a real thing God longs for us to know firsthand. How To Engage With Ginny:. Meet Ginny. Catch Ginny Live! Load More Follow on Instagram. In Singing in the Dark , Ginny Owens introduces the reader to powerful ways of drawing closer to God and how the elements of music, prayer, and lament offer rich, vibrant, and joyful communion with Him, especially on the darkest days.
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