The Father Loves It When You Sing
Those of you who know me well, know that I am not a singer by any stretch of the imagination. I’m one of those guys that people turn around and look at when they hear me singing – - and it’s not because of the outstanding quality of my voice. As a matter of fact some would prefer that I were “outstanding” on the sidewalk.
But I love to sing and sometimes I practice the life habit of loving God by singing to him. Many times I have felt hesitation about singing in front of people but never about singing in front of God. I always feel his love when I praise him.
A while back I was spending some time at the beginning of my day loving God by singing to him that little chorus, Father I Adore You. When I left for the day to be on mission with him I caught myself singing it from time to time in my head and sometimes out loud (in my car). The rhythm of that life habit just kept repeating itself throughout the day and it made me aware of his presence and kept me focused on the mission of loving others.
Put your coffee cup down and spend a spend a little time loving the Father, Jesus and the Spirit and sing along with the Maranatha! Singers’ version of Terrye Coelho’s song Father I Adore You. Pay particular attention the images in the video. Do they give you any ideas about how loving God can affect the way you love others today?
Live the Rhythm,
Terry
P.S. Join the conversation. What are some ways you practice the life habit of loving God.
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good blog…..its pretty evident that i need to worship in less audible ways
Lindsay, I used to feel that way too, but I decided that my God likes my audible worship. Sometimes I struggle with accepting my lack of a singing voice. I wonder why I couldn’t be more like my dad who is still leading congregational singing at the age of 82. Then I remember that God made me and my voice is his. So I just let it out.
One of my favorite places to go to as musical worship leader is to take a group of worshipers in song to the point where everyone in the group is singing their hearts out – no matter where each individual performs vocally I find that as a group this becomes just one of the most beautiful and heart-tugging sounds I hear. I just love how it sounds and know that the Father is smiling too.