Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5:19-20 (NIV)
There’s something wonderful about a song that touches you right in your hear, not because it makes everything is perfect, but because regardless of how our faith is, God is still good.
Ephesians 5:19–20 reminds us to “speak to one another with psalms, hymns and songs from the Spirit.” It’s a call not just to sing, but to live our lives in an attitude of worship, to let our lives reverberate with gratitude to God.
When the sun is shining, prayers are answered, and joy comes naturally, it’s easy to praise God. But on other days when no music seems to fit our mood, our hearts are heavy, but even then, we are asked to “make music from our heart to the Lord.” – Now that’s tough!
I probably means our music is perfectly rehearsed, there’s no perfect harmonies, but it does mean our praise is honest.
This kind of worship isn’t about performance, it’s about presence. It’s about choosing to lift our eyes above the chaos of our lives, and remember who God is. It’s about encouraging one another with words of encouragement, not just in lectures about what we should or should not be doing, but by having everyday conversations.
It’s all about gratitude. “Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything…” Not just for the obvious blessings we see in our lives, but for the quiet mercies God bestows on us, such as the strength to get through the day, the friend who checked on us, or the air we breathe.
One song that captures this spirit so beautifully is “Gratitude” by Brandon Lake. It’s a simple, powerful reminder that even when we feel we have little to offer, our praise is enough:
So I throw up my hands and praise You again and again, ’Cause all that I have is a hallelujah…
Sometimes, we may feel we have nothing to sing praises about, and that’s ok, because God isn’t looking for perfection from us. Instead, He’s looking for hearts that are willing to sing, even when life is difficult.
So today, whether your voice is strong or trembling, whether your heart is full or fragile, lift your song, sing to God and give thanks to Him.
The Distinct Dot 