Sunday, August 06, 2006
The antidote of music
“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.” Ephesians 5:19
As I journey down the path of grieving, there are many things that help me to cope with those times when I poignantly feel the pain of separation from my beloved. I try to stay busy doing the things I need to do both personal and ministry related. I set small goals for each day and try to focus on making each day count for something purposeful, rather than retreating inward and giving in to self pity. Recently I rediscovered one of my best friends: my piano! In the process of preparing special music to sing at church and putting together a song list for an upcoming retreat, I have once again realized just how much God uses music to uniquely touch places in my heart and minister grace and comfort to me. Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs bring beautiful melodies to fill the silent rooms. Words penned by others speak encouragement and spark hope. What a gift from the Maker of music, a way to simultaneously bless both the creation and the Creator!
Last Sunday night I sang a couple of songs in trio with my son and daughter-in-law. We were blessed even in the preparation and tried our hand at composing a second verse to the song “There is a Savior”:
When there are questions in your heart
And the trial you face seems too hard to bear,
When you find your faith is too weak to go on:
Then strengthen your heart with His good news,
There is a Savior, and He will carry you.
The two songs we sang can be heard at this website:
http://www.cbckn.org/sun-pm-7-30-06.m3u
As I journey down the path of grieving, there are many things that help me to cope with those times when I poignantly feel the pain of separation from my beloved. I try to stay busy doing the things I need to do both personal and ministry related. I set small goals for each day and try to focus on making each day count for something purposeful, rather than retreating inward and giving in to self pity. Recently I rediscovered one of my best friends: my piano! In the process of preparing special music to sing at church and putting together a song list for an upcoming retreat, I have once again realized just how much God uses music to uniquely touch places in my heart and minister grace and comfort to me. Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs bring beautiful melodies to fill the silent rooms. Words penned by others speak encouragement and spark hope. What a gift from the Maker of music, a way to simultaneously bless both the creation and the Creator!
Last Sunday night I sang a couple of songs in trio with my son and daughter-in-law. We were blessed even in the preparation and tried our hand at composing a second verse to the song “There is a Savior”:
When there are questions in your heart
And the trial you face seems too hard to bear,
When you find your faith is too weak to go on:
Then strengthen your heart with His good news,
There is a Savior, and He will carry you.
The two songs we sang can be heard at this website:
http://www.cbckn.org/sun-pm-7-30-06.m3u
4 Comments:
Nice songs! I like them. Miss you. Muah...
I really enjoyed listening to your music, you remain in my prayers daily.
Libby
My Friend,
I knew that you would find your piano and your music a real comfort. Apart from the Word and His Presence, music is the most comforting thing I know. Your heart is so in tune with music that I am certain you will continually find comfort in it.
Lovingly,
M
I know what you mean, Carol. Being at the piano allows us to totally lose ourselves in music. My DH always says he can tell how I feel inwardly when he hears me play. But sometimes playing just for the Lord can be such a great blessing as He will draws us ever so close.
CB
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