Traveling Music

Strike up the music, beat the tambourine, play the melodious harp and the lyre;

blow the trumpet for the new month, for the full moon, for our feast day!

PSALM 81:2-3 TNJB

I am your Vital Strength.

    When you feel like giving up, I give persevering courage—

         so you can keep on keeping on.

    O to grace how great a debtor daily you’re constrained to be

(Robert Robinson, “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”).*

    I am your Power.

    Outsoar mediocrity—outrun temptation—outwalk lethargy.

I am your Victorious Success.

    When you’re on the verge of losing the battle with sin—

         I inspire you to purify your heart.

    I am your Purity.

    You are prone to wander from the God you love.

    Let My goodness, like a fetter, bind your wandering heart to Me.*

I am your Visiting Support.

    When you’re burdened by taxing cares of life—

         I invite you to trade your struggle for My serenity.

    I am your Peace.

     Praise My name—you are ?xed upon it, Name of My redeeming love.*

I am your Vision in the Storm.

    When you think nobody is listening, and you’re frazzled by stress—

         My theophany sets your heart at rest.

    I am your Paraclete.

    I am the Fount of every blessing—I tune your heart to sing My praise.*

I am your Veritable Supply.

    When you’re afraid you are about to run out of critical necessities—

         I reassure you by supplying everything you need through Christ.

     Give Me your heart, let Me seal it for My courts above.*

    I am your Provision.

    Meditate on My generosity—let music and gladness ?ll your soul.

I am your Vivacious Song.

    When you’re down-in-the-mouth for no particular reason—

         I give you a melody that puts a spring in your step.

     Streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise.*

    I am your Praise.

    On your journey toward heaven, I am your Traveling Music.

(c) Pastor Johnny R. Almond

Day 221, Gentle Whispers from Eternity