No Matter...

The Santa Ana winds these past days must have bothered my sinus allergy and so, for the past days, I have not been feeling well. No fever [thank God!], no other symptoms except just pressure on my sinuses, which could be annoying and tiring.

As I try to rest now, downing more fluids to ease the stuffed up sinuses, taking more pills of organic sinus pills which thankfully help, and begging my husband and son to get some soup [like something spicy which I usually can’t tolerate] for lunch, and constant prayers, I am not worse, yet still not completely feeling normal.

I want to get my guitar from the wall where it’s hanging yet, do not seem to have the energy to sing and worship. To worship when you’re not feeling your best, is a tough thing to do. And how true it is when we are going through trials as my heart has been heavy for so many loved ones, and friends I have met here in this blog land, that are going through tough times…

Don Moen is one of great worship leaders who discovered that while trying to compose a song. Here’s what he wrote in his blog:

“I wrote the title song for I Will Sing in my car and my first reaction was, “I don’t know where that came from, but I’ll never put it on a Hosanna! Music album!" I had spent the day at one of Alabama’s gulf coast beaches, about an hour south of Integrity’s studios in Mobile, hoping to write songs for the upcoming album.

I didn't feel anything the entire day. It was one of those times when you wonder where God is. I was driving back home, feeling frustrated, and I said, “Lord, You seem so far away, a million miles or more it feels today.” It just popped out. Then I got another line: “And though I haven’t lost my faith, I must confess right now that it’s hard for me to pray.” The words kept coming, and I wrote the entire song right there in my car, but I didn’t like it. I thought, “What a waste! I need songs for the album; I don’t need this!”
I promptly filed the song away, thinking I’d never use it. Not long after, Integrity’s staff was stunned by the news that the ten-year-old daughter of David C. Reilly, a graphic artist who has designed album covers for Integrity Music for more than a decade, was killed in a car accident.

I remembered the song I had scribbled on a paper, so I recorded it on a CD and sent it to David with a note: “I know you’re going to have days when you feel like, 'Where in the world is God?' but I want to encourage you to sing. Don’t give up.”

The reality is that everyone goes through days when we feel God is far away. There’s a phoniness in Christian circles that says you don’t admit that. But look at Psalm 109. How could David, the sweet psalmist of Israel who said, 'I will bless the Lord at all times,' write these angry words? Because he was honest before the Lord, and that’s what God wants in our worship, too. He knows already, so I want to work on being honest, transparent with the Father, who delights in our hearts.”
- Don

It’s impossible. To have a smooth journey. We all go through rough times. We have different paths we are walking on, but I pray that all these paths lead to the only Road that promises hope and life.

Here's a song I had written back on June 19, 2003, when my family and I were going through tough times at different locations of this world. God reminded me that no matter how hard or hopeless our situations may seem, Jesus said from John 16:33 - "I have told you all these so that you may have peace in Me. Here on earth, you will have many trials and sorrows but take heart because I have overcome the world." I'm grateful that we are not alone as we have Someone Who is faithful and true to His promises going through all these tough times with any of us.

Come And Seek The Lord


No matter how tough the trials that come your way
No matter how much they break your heart today
Fill your heart instead with joy
Knowing Jesus is there for us all


Chorus:

Come and seek the Lord [3x]
For He had overcome the world


No matter how much pain or suffering
No matter how heavy the burden they bring
Trust in the Lord it will be okay
For He will show us the way


[Repeat Chorus]...

It is tough to worship during difficult times...But it is possible to still be thankful. To still be singing or dancing because we have His peace amidst the chaos of life. May you like Don Moen's song "I Will Sing" and may it minister to your heart. God bless you all friends.



"Since we are his children, we will possess the blessings he keeps for his people, and we will also possess with Christ what God has kept for him; for if we share in Christ's suffering, we will also share His glory." ~ Romans 8:17

16 comments:

  1. 'I want to get my guitar from the wall where it’s hanging yet, do not seem to have the energy to sing and worship. To worship when you’re not feeling your best, is a tough thing to do.'

    I know what that means, really i do. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. I try not to pamper my flesh too much when i can..but often times, i still fail miserably.

    Smiles,
    Silver

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  2. I have found it hard to worship the past few days. I have found He really honors us we make an effort to praise Him when we really don't "feel" like it. Isn't He so good to us?

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  3. Rosel, I pray that you feel better soon.

    Just think, when we all get to heaven we'll be able to worship the Lord in our new bodies without ever getting sick or depressed! Hallelujah! What a glorious day that will be!

    ~Ron

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  4. This is a great song! I have been sneezing for days. I think you pour out so much into the lives of others that you just need r&r and nice good soup too. Blessings and my your health be restored speedily...

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  5. Sometimes it's hard to praise when God seems so far away. But feelings and facts are different. I know that God knows and sees all that is going on in my life. And so I begin to praise. And then I begin to feel better. :)

    I always love Don Moen's music.

    blessings and love to you,
    Debbie

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  6. I understand dear friend. I suffer from severe allergies year around. I've found steroid nose spray to be the only thing to give relief but if you get some it will take about 2 weeks to clear up. Prayers your way.

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  7. Thank you friends for your encouragement and prayers always. May God bless you all the more!

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  8. Praying for you my friend. Feel better soon.
    God is faithful.
    Blessings,
    Bren

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  9. I love it that music reaches to the deepest parts of us. I hope it reaches to that place in you that's battling a bug, or allergies.

    The Selah song you've got playing is among my favorites. yes! I am strong in the strength of the Lord.

    Praying for health and vigor. Bless you!

    Kathleen

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  10. I came by yesterday and read here my friend. Today I come by reread again. I've been praying for you.

    I pray that you are feeling better today. Tears fell down my cheeks as I listened to Don Moen's beautiful song.

    No matter what season we are in or how we are physically feeling, God knows that you, me and so many others out there are still praising Him in our storms even if we are physically weak from illness or whatever the case may be. Yes...we will praise Him no matter how weak with ever single breath that we take...we will praise Him.

    I love you sweet sister. You are so faithful. You continue to lift me and so many others up amidst your own physical storm going on...YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL IN MY MIND, HEART AND SOUL!

    Peace & Big Hugs,
    Alleluiabelle

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  11. I was sorry to read about your pain, my friend. Know that you are near and dear to my heart and I'm praying for relief. This post is a great reminder to sing in times of need. I, too, like Sassy love your Selah song!

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  12. aw...praying for you Rosel...to be healed...impossible? He's the God of the impossiblities. I believe He can do that even with the Santa Ana winds........and when I think He's forgotten about me...that's when He's got a hold of me even tighter. You too....He's there...in your corner...always running with you..He'll never leave you...ever....Have a gentle weekend okay...

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  13. I like your song, Dear. I'm praying you will fell better soon. I love Don Moen's music too. He gives us songs in the hard times. We choose to worship and praise the Lord during those times. Blessings, sweet sister ~

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  14. Rosel may our God heal you today dear one. Thank you for such a beautiful and powerful song. Hugs to you dear.....

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  15. Dearest Rose, Be still and know, that He is God, and loves you so much...
    Yes we all go through those vallies of hurt, yet rejoice, if you didn't belong to God the devil would not be after you. The song is very touching. Blessings friend. Crystal xx

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