Do you ever hear a song that peers right down into the depths of your soul? God often uses music to speak to me in deeper ways than written or spoken words. I'm not sure why music affects me that way, but it does.
This morning when I was listening to K-Love (I get so excited to hear Lysa and Renee's voices and our little intro music on K-Love!), Todd Agnew was on live. The DJs asked him to sing a new song from his upcoming CD, and I heard the last 1/2 of it.
Todd had been talking about how in personalizing our relationship with Jesus we sometimes lose the power of unity that God designed for the church. I completely agree that we're losing something as our culture and our churches become more and more inwardly focused and the individual becomes more and more isolated.
I love a group. It's just the way that my extroverted, task-oriented self is wired. That's one of the reasons that I am chomping at the bit to get to She Speaks.
In that, though, I sometimes forget how much God loves me...personally...individually. Todd's song pierced my heart as he asked the question, "Did you mean me?"
He went through lists of God's promises:
When you said you'd never leave us....did you mean me?
When you said we'd do greater things...did you mean me?
When you said we're a holy people...did you mean me?
I didn't even realize that it is a question my heart is asking until I heard it. It's easy for me to believe that God can do things through the group or through others, but does He mean those promises for me?
Scripture gives me a resounding "yes"! I am holy and dearly loved (Colosians 3), and all those glorious promises are for me personally as well as for his people as a whole. It's a reason to rejoice today!!
p.s. For all my friends coming to She Speaks, your heart is probably loudly pounding, "Did you really mean me?" I want to tell you, YES!!!
This morning when I was listening to K-Love (I get so excited to hear Lysa and Renee's voices and our little intro music on K-Love!), Todd Agnew was on live. The DJs asked him to sing a new song from his upcoming CD, and I heard the last 1/2 of it.
Todd had been talking about how in personalizing our relationship with Jesus we sometimes lose the power of unity that God designed for the church. I completely agree that we're losing something as our culture and our churches become more and more inwardly focused and the individual becomes more and more isolated.
I love a group. It's just the way that my extroverted, task-oriented self is wired. That's one of the reasons that I am chomping at the bit to get to She Speaks.
In that, though, I sometimes forget how much God loves me...personally...individually. Todd's song pierced my heart as he asked the question, "Did you mean me?"
He went through lists of God's promises:
When you said you'd never leave us....did you mean me?
When you said we'd do greater things...did you mean me?
When you said we're a holy people...did you mean me?
I didn't even realize that it is a question my heart is asking until I heard it. It's easy for me to believe that God can do things through the group or through others, but does He mean those promises for me?
Scripture gives me a resounding "yes"! I am holy and dearly loved (Colosians 3), and all those glorious promises are for me personally as well as for his people as a whole. It's a reason to rejoice today!!
p.s. For all my friends coming to She Speaks, your heart is probably loudly pounding, "Did you really mean me?" I want to tell you, YES!!!
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I guess the same might apply when God calls some to be speakers...."ME??" I learned so much last year in our group - still seeking God's clear direction - and praying for the new group you will have this year. Wish I would have been able to join you!
Oh, I love Todd Agnew. All his songs speak to my heart. Music holds a special place for me. I am right with you when you say that it speaks to you like non other. I have a friend who [can sing]! Every time she sings, she reduces me to tears. You can hear the emotion and the power that moves through her soul... oh, it is awesome.
Thank you for this, Amy. I too sometimes wonder if it's meant for me. And it is! It is!
I can't wait to meet you, sister! Just a few more days. Is there anything I can be prayer about for you?
Amy,
Thanks for this word! As I'm preparing to come to SheSpeaks that question has been there, in my heart...but I hadn't put it into words until I read your post.
God does mean me...He does have a plan for me and I am looking forward to what He will do in me this weekend.
See you soon!
Connie Hughey
Connie,
Thanks so much for asking! I have a really practical and personal request. Would you pray for me to be able to sleep? In previous years the mix of adrenaline and excitement has totally overloaded my system, and I've had a lot of trouble sleeping. I want to sleep so that I can really enjoy and soak in every moment. Thanks!
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