Singing

A young friend was here the other day working with me on a garden project.  As we were finishing, my dog Misty started baying in response to a nearby rescue vehicle siren.  My friend asked, "why is she doing that?"  I responded that Misty was a hound and that's what they do.  My young friend then observed. "it's beautiful."

I stopped and turned toward Misty.  Her head was pointed up to the sky as she sang from her soul.  There was a serene beauty to her I had never seen before.  She was doing what God created her to do, and doing it with all her heart.

I wonder if that is what we look like to the Father when we sing our heart out to him.  Do the angels watch us with wonder? 

I thanked my friend for the new perspective and mused on how important our spiritual community is, how another's view is a gift to guide us in our journey.

"How Can I Keep From Singing"

Chris Tomlin

There is an endless song
Echoes in my soul
I hear the music ring

And though the storms may come
I am holding on
To the rock I cling

How can I keep from singing Your praise
How can I ever say enough
How amazing is Your love
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing

I will lift my eyes
In the darkest night
For I know my Savior lives

And I will walk with You
Knowing You'll see me through
And sing the songs You give

I can sing in the troubled times
Sing when I win
I can sing when I lose my step
And fall down again
I can sing 'cause You pick me up
Sing 'cause You're there
I can sing 'cause You hear me, Lord
When I call to You in prayer
I can sing with my last breath
Sing for I know
That I'll sing with the angels
And the saints around the throne