Published by Dorothy Brown on July 23rd, 2008 in Devotional For Women

by Barbara Major Bryden

**Are you struggling with how to deal with stress in a healthy way? Calmness and peace are available to you as you seek God’s direction each day. Investigate this Study. http://thelife.com/study/beatstress.htmll?section=beatstress

Do you ever have a song circling around in your mind, and it won’t go away? Over and over the tune and words repeat. Sometimes I hear the same song for days. Usually it is an old hymn or a newer chorus.

Several years ago, I realized the songs I heard were often connected with what I was feeling or what was going on in my life. Sometimes there was someone God wanted me to forgive, other times I needed reassurance. Many were praise songs. The Holy Spirit was guiding me through song, either by showing me what God wanted me to do, or bringing words of comfort from God through the words of the songs. He even gave me the words to praise Him, both when I was happy and when life was grim and praise was difficult.

Many times our schedules are so full we don’t take time to listen to God. Other times our minds are so occupied with concerns and busyness we just can’t hear Him. However, if we are willing to listen, He is faithful. He will provide guidance. What better way than through songs written to glorify Him?

When you get up in the morning, ask the Lord for your song for the day. Then listen for the music to flow into your mind. You only have a bit of the music, no words? Hum it to somebody. Someone will be able to help you. My husband is great at remembering at least some of the words to songs. You can also ask the Lord to bring the words to mind. Later you may discover you are singing the words you couldn’t remember earlier in the day.

The next time a song gets stuck in your head, listen carefully to the words and message. Zephaniah 3:17 says, “He will rejoice over you with singing.” It could be God wants to spend time singing with you.

~Father God, Put a new song in my heart today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Question: What is God saying to you today through a song in your heart?

About the Author: http://thelife.com/experience/devotionalforwomen/authors/barbara-major-bryden/