Psalm 24:1
I just listened to something so very beautiful, something that touched my heart so deeply, it brought me to a depth of tears I've never experienced before. Not that I haven't been significantly affected by beauty in the past, but this was different, uniquely different. It was spiritual. Spiritual in the way I was overcome with a praiseworthy thankfulness to the Most High God for having created men with such creative ability, men created in His own image. Actually in this case, by creating men to be the very instruments themselves that praised Him intentionally or not, because it was He who freely gave the gifts which enabled men to become such! My spirit's recognition of this caused my heart to burst forth in thanksgiving that could only be released in a healing flow of tears.
As I mentioned, this isn't the first time an appreciation of beautiful music has brought me to tears, but this was a "once in a lifetime experience", so far, and I don't expect it to be the last since I've experienced a breakthrough! I believe this happened because of the harsh experiences we've all had to live through the past number of years. And "healing flow of tears" was used intentionally, though it doesn't appear the world has changed, and though it may stay discombobulated for a while, I believe we've entered a time of God's grace for healing, restoring and strengthening us His children. I know I'm a candidate and plan to receive all He wants to do in me, with me, for me and/or through me. And who wouldn't enjoy more Holy Spirit led discovery of "what manner of men" we are meant to be?
And though He used the beauty of music for me, I trust whatever beauty that will touch your unique, one of a kind soul and spirit to the core will come swiftly. It was such a surprise today when this happened for me....it was indeed a suddenly! and a very good one! It awakened a desire to purposefully look for things like it. I had gotten so use to the daily grind, I had lost touch with a part of myself that brought me great pleasure since I was a child. How lovely is our God to cause such things to come alive again! O, how I believe He really is causing these dry bones to live again!
I'm closing this blog entry today with the music that God used to breathe fresh life into my soul and trust He will do the same for you in the unique way you need it...even if you don't know what that particular thing is. I sure didn't!