“God knows we ache when he asks us to go on
How will we go on
We will sing to our souls
We won’t bury our hope
Where He leads us to go there’s a Red Sea Road”
Open windows, sunshine, warmth-what more could one ask for on a Friday? Y’all I love Friday! When the sun is shining and I feel warmth on my shoulders, I love it even more. It’s date afternoon. We’ll meander through flowers, bring home a few, run some errands, and just be.
Tim McGraw sung these words in his song Watch The Wind Blow By
“All I want to do is let it be and be with you and watch the wind blow by”
That’s what Friday’s are for me. Being with my Sweet Man, watching the wind blow by, seeing us go on forever, s-l-o-w-l-y, he and I.
Meanwhile I’m joining Kate Motaung and others writing five minutes on one word. Won’t you join us?
Today’s word: SING
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I took to the Scriptures, searched the word sing. Yes, there are many. I was drawn to six.
Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! I Chronicles 16:9 (ESV)
Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Psalms 105:2 (ESV)
Sing to the Lord, all the earth! Tell of his salvation from day to day.1 Chronicles 16:23 (ESV)
Sing praises to the Lord, who sits enthroned in Zion! Tell among the peoples his deeds! Psalms 9:11 (ESV)
Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Psalms 96:2 (ESV)
I read through the Scriptures and one thing stood out to me. Followed by the singing, there is the telling.
My first thought went to Peter. Peter, the man who walked on water, sunk deep in fear when he took his eyes off Jesus. Peter, the one who denied His Lord. Peter, the one who encountered the risen Jesus, and from that defining moment, we watch as a fire is set in his bones, in his soul, for Him. We watch his telling of all that had happened.
In fact, Peter became a man who could not be kept quiet!
Do I skip on by, slink on down the road, and never tell what Jesus has done for me? Do you? Or, like Peter do I give, tell, what I have.
In Acts, chapter three, when Peter encounters the lame beggar at the Beautiful Gate, the man, begging for coins, Peter’s reaction brings me to my knees.
“I don’t have any money, BUT, what I have, (Jesus), I will give you.”
Friends, singing is good and right, and needs to be done, in the good and the bad. If we only sing and shush at the telling-we have missed it. Missed. It.
I want to do more than sing. More than praise Him. I want to share Jesus, to give you what I have. I want to tell you all that He has done for me.
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After the singing, the TELLING. Only YOU would see that. LOVE.
But God! I had nothing until I read those Scriptures! I love it when it happens this way!
XO
Tammy
You have really encouraged me today. My children know that i love to sing. but do I give them the gift of Jesus, through my words and stories that I tell them each day. I am going to try to be more intentional about telling them what God has done for me! I am your neighbor over at Five Minute Friday.
Great thoughts Jolene! Than you for stopping by!
XO
Tammy
I love Fridays as well. It’s our slow down and our wrapping up of the school/work week. It’s a great day to take it slow and breathe deep! Enjoy your Friday and lovely weekend! Happy Friday to you! (Stopping by from FMF)
Thank you Rachel for stopping by!
XO
Tammy
Love this. All of it. I want to be like Peter. Thank you, Tammy. Blessings to you!
I love Peter Mari-Anna! Than you for stopping by!
Blessings to you!
XO
Tammy
I love Fridays too-I’m more productive. I clear away more things so that I can enjoy the weekend and snuggle into the Sabbath. This was a lovely post. I especially liked the idea of my hands wrapped around a cup of tea sharing with you in your PPS. I love teatime talks.
Friday’s are the best, aren’t they Julie? Thank you for stopping by!
XO
Tammy
Oh yes, I want to be open to the telling also! And, may my heart be open to let the singing be part of the telling, as I invite others to be part of the song! Thank you for the singing that is part of your writing, Tammy! So often when I read your words they feel like a song! Have a Blessed Weekend!
Thank you Bettie! Your words always encourage me to keep writing!
XO
Tammy
Oh friend THIS: “I want to do more than sing. More than praise Him. I want to share Jesus, to give you what I have. I want to tell you all that He has done for me.” I’m in the 49 spot this week.
Thank you Tara!
XO
Tammy
Really liked this. I have to always keep hope in my mind and think about what will come around.
I sure enjoy you sharing things that brighten me up. Can’t wait to see and have everyone together.
Almost everyone… Be safe traveling.
Love All,
Mom
You’re right, singing is powerful and declares the Lord’s greatness! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Katha for stopping by! I hope you will come again!
XO
Tammy
Oh yes… yes and amen to all of this! (Of course, you had me at Red Sea Road!) xoxo
Don’t you love that song?!
XO
Tammy