Joy and Strength (Christian life and music)

Some of us are natural born leaders.  But that doesn't get us off the hook when it comes to our relationship with Christ. Jesus is the  Leader.  And when leaders follow the  Leader, all is well.  Oh we ruffle many feathers along the way - after all, the real Jesus offended many when He walked this earth.  But our humility is tied into our connection to Christ.  Jesus was the most humble person ever.  Yet He was all-powerful, very bold, and He knew Who He was.  He is God's one and only begotten Son.  He of all people could have "lorded" His Lordship over us.  But He came to serve us.  He was a natural born Leader.  He led by example.  He led by teaching others truth.  He had many followers not because of His charisma and charm, but because there was something about Him.  People could not deny (although they tried!) His Presence had a power about it as never seen before. He not only healed the sick, raised the dead, gave sight to the blind, but He forgave people their s

  So I got a bit behind in my "every day" practicing.  I could give you a thousand excuses, but I can't blame "busyness" because we can always make time for what we are called to do, right? Anyway, here's what happened when I sat down to sing my song, "Fill Me, Holy Spirit." As I sang, the Holy Spirit did fill me. I felt His beautiful warmth and Presence, more real than anything you could imagine. I felt His peace flood my soul.   I felt His pleasure. I felt at home. So beautiful.  So faithful and generous of Him to meet me as I sang to Him. Then, at the end, I heard the birds outside my window, which is directly over my keyboard, singing, singing, singing at the top of their little lungs!  They were joining me in praising God, I know it! I guess the takeaway is this:  God told me to practice all of my songs.  I obeyed.  What felt at first like an overwhelming task has actually become a joy!  It lightens my spirit and heart.  It brings me joy. So w