Music stirs my soul into a divine frenzy.
Rarely do I drive without it—especially on the Sunday mornings. But this wasn’t the case yesterday.
Music was playing when I cranked ‘ol faithful (’99 CRV) but I quickly punched the knob to turn it off when I felt impressed to pray for Brian (who played at our Cherrydale campus), for Brandon (leading worship in Ohio), and for specific members of our family.
Within a couple blocks, I began praying for a friend’s daughter, uncertain of her needs, but certain of the One who did.
A mile down the road, a man in our life group who just had heart surgery came to mind as I passed his daughter’s sub-division.
A few minutes later, I passed our former church — praying God’s blessings, discernment, and glory to fall upon that place.
Drawing closer to Summit Church, I prayed for the ladies study on Tuesday night, asking God to keep us focused on Him…and not our space, or lack thereof. More ladies have decided to join us in the past week. Praising God, and trusting Him too.
As I pulled into a parking space, the silence caught me off guard. I’d not turned the radio on! No music had played—or had it?
“What am I to do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my
mind also; I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will sing with my
mind also.” 1 Corinthians 14:15 ESV
mind also; I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will sing with my
mind also.” 1 Corinthians 14:15 ESV
Oh, the sweet melody of prayer!
Cathy, I loved this post! That happened to me yesterday morning on the way to church as well. I went with a friend, and when we'd normally have music going we spent the 20 minute drive in prayer. It was a sweet change for us both. We prayed for friends and famil and for the church service to come. I smiled when I read this post. As usual, it seems like you and I are on the same wavelength! Love you, sweet friend!
Jamie, I count it an honor to be on the same wavelength with you! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Beautiful post, Cathy. I love those sweet times of prayer when we're just on autopilot and in the presence of God instead.
Lovely post Cathy. Hearing from God as He impresses upon us to pray for specifics requires silence around us and ears attentive to His voice. Thanks for the reminder.
Great reminder Cathy that our prayers are a beautiful melody in the ears of our Heavenly Father.
Thank you Vonda, Ellen, and Beth.
I love the picture of being on autopilot, Vonda.
Ellen, you're so right. It does require silence and attentive ears. I need more of both!
Beth, those are the exact words I thought of during that day — how our prayers are a beautiful melody in the ears of our Father
Thank you all for taking the time to share!
Lifting you up as you start this new study, Cathy. It's going to be awesome and I can't wait to hear how God blesses you all!!
Hokie hugs to you!!
(let's hope they get their act together SOON)
Thank you, Susan. 🙂 Last night's game was a nail biter for sure. Go Cody!