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“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1(ESV)

526 days. That’s how long it had been since I sung in church. 526 days of silence. No humming, no mouthing. 526 days with arms folded and a blank stare toward the front of church. 526 days. Not one word.

Needless to say, this is a problem. Singing to God isn’t just part of the church service each week. It is a necessary component to our relationship with Him. When we sing, we are not just offering up praises to God; His promises are also being sent down to us through the words of the song. Even if we do not feel like we can sing, doing it anyway will bring hearts closer to God. Which is exactly what we need in times of struggle. When David was hiding in the wilderness, he sang to God regularly creating most of the entire book of Psalms.

As I’ve been trying to repair my relationship with God, I wondered why I still felt so distant. On day 527 the realization hit…I still wasn’t singing.

So, on day 527 I opened my mouth.

I know who goes before me, I know who stands behind, The God of angel armies is always by my side.

Even with trembling lips, tears streaking down, I sang out the words.

The one who reigns forever, He is a friend of mine, The God of angel armies is always by my side

It was barely a whisper, but I kept singing.

And nothing formed against me shall stand, You hold the whole world in your hand, I’m holding on to your promises, You are faithful

As the words soaked into my heart, I realized I missed this sweet time of fellowship with God. I understood how much I needed these words as a reminder. I knew by not singing I had made my situation worse. It was a terrible mistake that cost me 526 days of additional suffering.

If you are struggling today and find it impossible to sing in church let me encourage you…Do. It. Anyway. Sing even if you don’t want to. It just might make all the difference.

For His Glory

Jossey Bozzo
Women’s Life Devotional

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