“I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.”
Psalm 69:30
I like to sing in the shower; when no one is around of course. Music makes my heart soar to new heights, and in that moment I am a songbird, melodic and beautiful. Unfortunately, God and I are the only ones who think so! The thought of anyone but the Father hearing my tuneless crooning makes me cringe, but when it is just He and I – I am brilliant!
I certainly am not thankful for my crappy voice, but I am thankful for the opportunity to use it to glorify my God – even if it is for an audience of one.
Most of the time I sing out of gratitude.
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Gratitude for the love He shows me every day, simply by being by my side.
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Gratitude for coming into my life and forgiving all of the wretched things that have defined my past.
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Gratitude for giving me a heart for what is true, and worthy, and beautiful.