Recently I had an opportunity to sing an impromptu, karaoke-style song called, “Need You Now.”  You probably know it.  It was at a restaurant that was hosting some live entertainment and I got called up on stage (thanks to my husband’s cousin) to sing with the performer.  After a shaky start, I found my pitch and tried to infuse the performance with feeling and life.  It was hard work!  While I have always loved to sing any Lady Antebellum song at the top of my lungs in the car, I realized that singing it in front of people lacked something. 

These last 2 (!) years with Evidence have driven home what I knew before – singing about anything less compelling than God’s love leaves me feeling empty.  Conversely, singing words about the life-changing love of Christ fills me, renews me, brings me to tears, puts a smile on my face and cleanses me.  Sometimes all at once!   Nothing else compares. 

Lord, I am so grateful for this gift of music.  Grateful that I can experience praising you anytime, no matter where I am.  I want to be clean so that I can fully shine your light.  I love you and want to sing a new song to you all of my days.  Amen.