A Song of Gratitude
“… For as members of one body you are
called to live in peace. And always be thankful. Let the message about Christ,
in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the
wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful
hearts.”1
Music and song often express the
deepest emotions of our hearts. Personally, my time of worship is one of the
main elements in my relationship with God. During this time, I have written
song lyrics, composed music, or I simply mediate on the words of so many
amazing songs of worship to God. Worship songs help me express what my brain
cannot put into words at the moment. This is especially true in moments of sadness
or grief.
Whether you are alone or in the midst
of fellow believers, God desires us to worship him. But what kind of song is
pleasing to God? Does he prefer hymns, contemporary, with instruments, acapella…?
Actually, these distinctions are not what matters to God. He wants to hear our
hearts. He wants our expressions of praise to be humble and authentic.
Worship should not be about us, but
rather express our gratitude for all that God has done for us in Christ. Our goal
is to exalt the goodness, grace, and unconditional love of God with grateful
hearts. Constantly proclaiming his faithfulness to us in every season.
Suggested prayer: Dear God, my hearts
desire is to worship you in Spirit and in truth. I praise you for all you have
done and continue to do in my life. Thank you for Jesus who has given me hope
and eternal life. Give me a heart full of gratitude in every circumstance, knowing
that you are with me always and You are in control. Thank you for hearing and
answering my prayer. In Jesus’ name, amen.
1. Colossians 3:15-16 (NLT).
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Richard (Dick) Innes unless otherwise stated.