he took my sing
she took my sing!!!!
On Wednesdays I have the pleasure of watching three of our grandbabies currently ages 3 and 2. Can I just say, God speaks through the mouths of babes.
On one particular party day, Hudson was sharing his singing talents with his Papa and Nana. Pretty darn cute, I must say until it happened . . .
Elida Jean decided to join in (insert a gasp). Hudson neither invited his cousin to a duet nor appreciated how her talents might have complimented his fine voice.
Poor Hudson was beside himself exclaiming, "She took my sing! She took my sing!" As Danny and I watched this scene unfold we were torn between laughing at the humor before us and sympathizing with Hudson being distraught over his sing being taken.
A Tender Wilderness shares where I've been the last almost two years - a struggling, a wrestling with God. During this time there was a period where I could not listen to music - which is how I worship God. Give me a good song, some fine bass, and a high volume and I am in God's presence.
A dear friend of mine that shares my love of music told me of Seph Schlueter's song, "Counting my Blessings" I will never forget my reaction - I told her I could not listen to it. I was struggling so with God's presence in my life, let alone being able to see His blessings and count them.
It was also during this time that I kept coming to God desperately wanting to feel Him - and that was all I could do - come into His presence.
There were no grandiose times of worship with my hands held high. There were no WOW moments with God being glorified. There were no warm fuzzies being felt in my mornings with Trinity.
There were questions. There were loud accusations that God was not listening to me. There were countless frustrations.
The enemy had taken my sing. . .
The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows]. John 10:10 AMP
I honestly cannot pinpoint any particular incident that put me in this position nor do I know what changed. But this I do know, God was beside me - He never left my side!
In our worst moments, we have to keep coming into His presence. Even when the music has stopped, the joy is not there, the feels are just not too pretty.
We have to enter His throne room, just as we are and allow Him to do what He does best - love us where we are.
Oh, my dear friends, the enemy of our souls is hell bent on stealing, killing, and destroying. But guess what, in God's presence, no matter what that may look like, he WILL NOT SUCCEED!!!!
No matter where you are, keep coming to Jesus. Pour out your heart. Be totally honest, He already knows anyway!
Allow Abba to give you life and to have it to the full - till it overflows in His time and in His way! Just keep seeking Him.
Please note, as I write these words, I am not experiencing "life to the full", but the enemy no longer has my sing. If you are able to listen to these powerful words, great; if not, know Jesus is still holding you close. He will never leave your side ~
Beautiful words Michelle! Loved this
Inspired by cuteness . . .
wow!
To God be the glory!
I’m not going to let him steal my sing! Praise the Lord for walking beside us! Thank you for this precious reminder, Michele!! ????
Amen!
“Be totally honest, He already knows anyway!”
Father God….please help me remember this!
Michele….I will never tire of stories from these three cuties!!
They do inspire!
Thank you for sharing your story! And I enjoyed listening to and singing out loud to this song! Amen! Hugs!
Love the singing out loud! Hugs to you!!!
Wow. Another great post. And the picture of the littles holding hands in their car seats. Precious!
That pic gets me in the feels!