Blessings in Song

Today was a special day.  Our church hosted an ecumenical music service, which brought together around fifty people to sing and share music.  We didn't wear denominational name tags, and it was a true blessing to blend our voices in song.

Earlier in the day I heard the following statement in a video promoting a new "Praise and Harmony" CD:

"Singing is not for singers."

It seemed rather odd. . .until I heard the clarification which followed:

"Singing is for believers."

Certainly there was evidence of the truth to this in our gathering today.  Songs of faith sung together as believers included one of the earliest we could all remember learning, " Jesus Loves Me" and one of the good, old Bible Camp songs, "Give Me Oil in My Lamp".   We also joined voices on "This Little Light of Mine" and "I'll Fly Away".

In addition to the congregational singing, several of us performed either as a solo or as part of a small group.  The song I chose to share was one written by Laura Story called "Blessings".  Knowing the background to the song makes it even more of a blessing to share.  You can hear it from Laura herself

at this link:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tDiTuSLSJB8

To hear it performed by her follow this link:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2pF3-C1s7wo

What blessings will God bring into your life this week?  The first of many for me was being able to share the gift of music God gave me!  If you don't think your voice is good enough, just remember singing isn't for singers. . .it's for BELIEVERS!  You can be sure God hears and appreciates even when we, as Psalm 100 says, "Make a joyful noise"!