How Can I Keep From Singing?



"He Created everything there is. Nothing exists that He didn't make. Life itself was in Him, and this life gives light to everyone." -John 1:3-4

From "Children's Letters to God":

Dear God,
I didn't think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset on Thursday. That was cool. -Eugene

Sunday morning I had to be to church early. Now is the time of year when you get home it's dark and when you leave again in the morning it's dark.
Sunday, I was anxious about church, Satan was attacking my thoughts and the week prior has been a faith tester. Driving, I saw the sunrise with beautiful colors and artistic thought. I had on my radio and I was singing "How can I keep from singing your praise" and song by Chris Tomlin. Tears filled my eyes as I thought of my Savior, my creator. I got my cell phone out and took a few pictures. There were purples, and pinks, and oranges, clouds in various shapes looking like Jesus could step out of one any minute. He calmed my mind, and sang over me with love. He reassured me the whole morning from the car worship service, to the church worship services that everything is going to be okay. Not that my faith was doubting that it would be okay, I just needed that extra boost, as I need so many days, from the Lord to make it through.
We can't worry so much about what other people think about us. I struggle with that a lot. I want people to like me, you probably feel that way too. What really matters when the day is done is: Did I serve Jesus? No matter what people are saying. When we are persecuted by others where did our thoughts dwell? On what people might be saying about us, or what God says about us? It's easy to be broken hearted and think all these thoughts when people hurt us, but Victory is ours through Jesus.
So I guess what I'm trying to say is find Jesus in the next sunrise you see, or sunset, or any kind of thing. Whether you're in the valley or on the mountain top, look for Jesus. Sing Him a song. It doesn't matter if you can sing or not, praise should always be coming from our mouths. Something I'm still working on personally. Build each other up with words, praise God, thank people, smile at people. People drive me crazy some days I just can't handle it....that's when God's love needs to start and should always keep flowing through me to people who are on the last nerve I have. That's been a conviction from God lately.
Remember the story of the penny? http://allisonsmusiccorner.blogspot.com/2010/02/penny.html
Well I still find pennies, lately however, I've been finding coins with more value like a nickel or a quarter! I'm still interpreting that, but I still say, Lord I trust you...and I guess you're wanting me to trust you in a big way. Who but God knows what lies ahead.
He is always thinking of us. How can I keep from singing?

"How Can I Keep From Singing"

There is an endless song
Echoes in my soul
I hear the music ring

And though the storms may come
I am holding on
To the rock I cling

How can I keep from singing Your praise
How can I ever say enough
How amazing is Your love
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing

I will lift my eyes
In the darkest night
For I know my Savior lives

And I will walk with You
Knowing You'll see me through
And sing the songs You give

I can sing in the troubled times
Sing when I win
I can sing when I lose my step
And fall down again
I can sing 'cause You pick me up
Sing 'cause You're there
I can sing 'cause You hear me, Lord
When I call to You in prayer
I can sing with my last breath
Sing for I know
That I'll sing with the angels
And the saints around the throne

 Chris Tomlin - How Can I Keep From Singing .mp3
Found at bee mp3 search engine

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