A change of pace today.
Do yourself a favor. Set aside 10 minutes. Turn up your speakers. Quiet your mind and heart. Close your eyes. Then play this video. The song “Alleluia” by Eric Whitaker is performed. (There is nothing to watch, only the album cover is displayed.)
While you let the music wash over you, pray.
Lift your burdens before the One and Only One who can help you carry your burdens.
Martin Luther wrote, “My heart, which is so full to overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and weary.”
Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote, “Music… will help dissolve your perplexities and purify your character and sensibilities, and in time of care and sorrow, will keep a fountain of joy alive in you.”
In our world aggrieved by turmoil, tragedy, evil, loss, and pain it is my prayer that for these few moments your spirit can find comfort.
Yes, It’s Personal
Yes. I need this more than humor today. Thanks.
What a lovely way to begin the weekend. Thank you so much for that.
Selah
Thanks, Steve. Needed this.
Exactly what I needed before work today. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing this. I tend to have worship songs echoing through my head (or coming out of my mouth when I’m alone) but usually while I’m doing something else. It was refreshing to sit quietly and just let the music wash over me. Blessings to you.
“…fountain of joy alive in you.” Very touching words—and refreshing music for today. Thank you, Steve, for the encouragement.
That was very calming–a refreshing change from the fragmented pace we tend to keep. Thank you.
TL;DW
Beautiful…refreshment for the spirit, mind and body. Been in an extended season of pain and weariness. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks, Steve. Nice to be reminded Holy Spirit speaks in unity among His people. 😀
Appreciate it Steve. We were talking about this in our Study Group – we are under pressure to drive harder and fill every available space in our lives in case we miss out. But by not stopping for ten minutes, we may be missing so much more.
When my sister was dying of cancer, and under hospice care in our home, we would play Eric Whitacre to create an atmosphere of peace. It was like drawing close to heaven, and was some of her favorite music. Thanks for this selection Steve.