Music as an inspiration
Throughout my journey I have learned many things. I always
knew that music was an inspiration and that music always seemed to comfort me
when I needed it. It inspired me when I needed motivation. Something I didn’t
know was how a specific type of music would inspire me more than I ever
imagined. This was music that I wouldn’t ever consider listening to because I
didn’t think it had any substance or it was preachy. I thought that until I
turned on a local Christian station a few weeks ago. As I was tuning it in I
didn’t know what to expect. Was it going to be filled with spiritual gospel
hymns, old gospel music that would be crackling as it came out of the speakers?
I finally tuned it in as I was driving back from the store shortly after my
wife and I separated. At that point I was searching for something positive,
something that would help me on my journey. I really didn’t know what to
expect. I just wanted something to inspire me and make the hurt, pain and tears
go away. I was grasping for anything that would offer some sort of comfort.
The first song I heard was a song by Josh Wilson called “I
Refuse.” I will remember this song forever for many reasons. One it was there
when I needed comfort and second the lyrics were extremely powerful. It made me
think that no matter how bad I feel there is always someone out there who is
worse and that it was up to me to change things. Change the way I look at
things, change how I look at others, and to do something for others. I was no
longer going to sit around and wait to do something that God has called me to
do.
Since then I have not turned the dial or my TV from Sirius
“The Light.” I have found so much comfort and solitude from “Christian
Contemporary Music.” Songs that I would have never heard of if it wasn’t for
what I am going through.
The music inspires me and gets me through each day.
I have put together a list of a few songs that I really
like. Songs that have inspired me to look deep into my soul, to accept what God
has put in front of me, to realize that God is actually real and that he is in
my life for good. Some of these songs bring tears to my eyes when I hear them
but it helps me push on with my journey.
I would like for you to listen to them. Listen to them if
you are having a good day or bad day. I promise you that at least one will
inspire you and guide you through your own journey. Listen to the words and let
them into your heart. Let them encourage you, comfort you, inspire you.
Laura Story – Blessings
Josh Wilson – I Refuse
Ryan Stevenson – We got the light
Sara Grooves – Eyes on the Prize
Fracesca Battistelli – Motion of Mercy
Matt Redman – Never Let you Go
Rush of Fools – Grace Found me
Sidewalk Prophets – You can have me
Mercy Me – Move
Santus Real – Whatever You’re Doing
The Outsiders – Need To Breathe
Mandisa – Stronger
Luke 11:9
9 “So I say to you: Ask and it will
be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to
you. 10 For everyone who asks receives; he who
seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
Tomorrow is going to be a true test of my faith. I am going
to ask my wife to do something with me. Something we have NEVER done the entire
time that we were together. I will be deep in prayer for the rest of the
evening asking God that she accepts my invitation with an open heart. It will
be my gift to her from my heart. A gift I have NEVER considered giving her.
I could not go through this journey alone. I could not make
it through this journey without your words of encouragement, prayers,
comforting words and advice. I thank God several times a day that you are in my
life.
Please pray that Gail accepts my invitation, an invitation
from my heart to change her life forever. My invitation for her to start a
journey of finding happiness, peace and comfort. A journey that will let her
forgive, trust and move forward. A journey that will be with her for the rest
of her life. I ask that you pray that Gail receives it with an open heart and a
willingness.
Love,
Jim
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