Monday, July 31, 2006

Tools of Personal Worship

Everyone has the need for enhancing devotion to worship. Most find it convenient and proper to be with others. Others can freely express themselves to God in their solitude. Whatever one's preference is, we have certain tools we use with which to channel praise to God Almighty.

The pure tones of the flute and the guitar -- especially in the silence of night -- compel my spirit to flow in sweet serenade to the Lord. I sometimes imagine how much time David must have spent tending his sheep. (Psalm 108:1,2) To set his heart going steadfast in the lonely darkness, he kept himself awake singing with his harp and lyre till the dawn came. All the while, he worshipped God.

The living vibrations of music can truly heal and strengthen the heart.

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