Put some variety in your prayer time today by singing your praise to God - Daily Bible Reflections December 5,2013

THE POWER OF A SONG

 

On that day they will sing this song in the land of Judah: Trust in the Lord forever! For the Lord is an eternal Rock. – Isaiah 26:1,4

 

It was the birthday of Tess, a sister in community, that day. Her birthday coincided with our community’s monthly assembly. So Tess received a shower of personal greetings and honoring from brothers and sisters. I am sure she also had a lot of greetings via text, email and phone calls that day.

       But one of the more special greetings she received that day was a song. Around 15 kids from our community lined up in front of her to sing for her. Each of them also offered her a flower. I saw the glow on her face as the kids sang.

       What song did the kids render? Nothing extraordinary. They sang the regular version of “happy birthday!” It was a simple and familiar song. A performance by kids with zero rehearsal but offered with sincerity and love. The offeringwas simple but the joy it gave Tess was incredible.

       I think offering a song to God also makes the same impact. It allows the one offering the song the chance to present his sincere love to God in another form. As the saying goes, “One who offers a song to God in worship prays twice.” Alvin Fabella (alvinfabella@yahoo.com)

 

Reflection: Offering songs of worship to God is also a form of honoring and thanking Him. Put some variety in your prayer time today by singing your praise to God.

 

Let my life be a love song to You, Jesus.

 

St. Sabas, pray for us.