“What is Your Song?”

Don’t underestimate the power of a new song. Have you ever gone through a dry spell — a time when you either didn’t sense the presence of God or hear His voice like you once did? That is a rhetorical question because I know that all believers experience those times.

David, after experiencing a time of despair and distance from God, wrote this: He has put a new song in my mouth—Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the LORD. Psalm 40:3 (NKJV)

Some of you are poets or song writers. Though you might not have published anything, you are good at penning your emotions and thoughts. The majority of us are grateful for your gifts to us. I, for one, am very grateful for the songwriters and poets whose words have been put to music. For me, I cannot remember a significant time of trial or spiritual challenge when God didn’t give me a song that not only expressed my heart, but often, revealed God’s heart toward me.

I asked the guys at the men’s retreat to join me in praying for a sensitively to the Lord. This morning and now as I repeatedly listen to and sing along with the “new song” God placed in my heart, I find myself weeping tears of gratitude.

Do you have a “new song”? I am not asking about one that is brand new. I am asking about one that causes your heart to burst anew with love and appreciation for our great and awesome God.

My new song was one that Pastor Sharon introduced to us just prior to her departure. It’s entitled, “At the Cross.” Here are the words:

Oh Lord, You’ve searched me. You know my way. Even when I fail
You, I know You love me.

Your holy presence, Surrounding me In every season, I know You love me; I know You love me.

At the cross I bow my knee, Where Your blood was shed for
me, There’s no greater love than this. You have overcome the
grave, Your glory fills the highest place, What can separate me
now?

You go before me. You shield my way. Your hand upholds me. I know
You love me.

And when the earth fades, Falls from my eyes, And You stand
before me, I know You love
me; I know You love me.

You tore the veil, You made a
way When You said that it is done.

This song is repeatedly going through my spirit. I can’t seem to get it
out of my mind and I don’t want to. I am so blessed to have a new
song. My prayer for each one of you is that our gracious heavenly
Father will give you a new song and that you will enjoy the cleansing,
freeing tears that flow from a sensitive heart that is overwhelmed by the
goodness of God. If you don’t have a new song, ask our Father for one
and feel free to call me or email me for prayer. I want you to have a
new song, too!