A couple weeks ago, my little buddy Caleb (age 5) asked me a very simple question. But it sparked very profound moment of introspection... This little boy placed his hand over my mouth and asked "Why do you sing all the time?"
I responded with, "Because God has restored my joy"
God is SO good.
I don't know if most of you know this or not but I had struggled with depression, and suicidal thoughts, self-mutilation and the like for 7 years of my life. It was a time plagued of despair.
BUT God is SO GOOD.
He has changed my despair into JOY. This Joy that I just CAN'T CONTAIN- so I sing. all the time. everywhere. anywhere (yes even on the toilet). It is amazing. I just feel so free, and not only songs that I know but Spontaneous Songs lifted toward the heavens proclaiming the things of God's kingdom on earth.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Singing a New Song
Labels: love, jesus, longing, miss you
depression,
god is good,
joy,
life,
music,
new beginings,
new song,
restoration,
song,
sorrow,
suicide
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