be filled by the Spirit: speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music with your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ… (Ephesians 5:18-20)
“Singing and making music with your hearts to the Lord.”
Those words resonated with me.
If my heart is filled with singing and music toward God, it’s hard to be complaining or self-centered.
If my heart is filled with singing and music toward God, it’s hard to stay down or wallow in self-pity.
If my heart is filled with singing and music toward God, it’s hard to stay angry, bitter, or fearful.
Father, it is your will that my heart be filled with singing and music toward you, overflowing with thanksgiving. I choose to have such a heart today.