Strength and hope during sadness

I have a few friends who are dealing with deaths in their family. I know all to well all of the emotions, thoughts, feelings that come along with losing someone you love. There is sadness of knowing we won't have them present physically anymore, but at the same time we have belief that we will see them again in heaven. My heart goes out to them and I want to offer my condolences, and share some words through song to let them know that everything will be ok. Time heals all wounds. We can and will gain strength with by leaning on our faith in God, surrounding ourselves with supportive friends, and allow ourselves grieving time. Nothing good comes out of things that are forced.

At times like these we should praise and thank God for the time we had with the special people in our lives. We should exalt Him and worship Him for who He is and what He has brought us through. Trading my Sorrows expresses to God that we will trade our sorrows, pain, sickness, and shame for the joy of the Lord. We know that God is awesome and He can handle ALL things, we just have to GIVE them to HIM. Trading my Sorrows

When we are dealing with something that is bigger than us, we have to give it to someone that's BIGGER than us! That someone is Jesus. Understanding that we can't heal ourselves, we can't deliver ourselves brings us to the point that we recognize that we need help. We were made to relate to one another as well as the Lord. Singing and listening to songs of strength, worship and praise about the source of our being, joy, and strength activates the BALM that only God has. It takes our mind off of the problem and opens the door for the solution, which is a better day, the strength to move forward, not forgetting about our loved ones, but remembering who they are, who they loved, knowing all is well in our souls. Lord I lift your name on high.

God sacrificed His only Son so that we could have eternal life. This is the hope that we hold on to when events happen that appear wrong, something has hurt us, or we lose a loved one be it friend or family. We can continue to lift God's name on high!! God is great and worthy to be praise. All we have to do is reflect on where we were in life and where we are today. His wonders and works will be seen by everyone. How Great Is Our God.

I want everyone to know that God is good. There is nothing He can't do. He is the same, yesterday, today, and forever. He stands at the door waiting on us to invite Him into our lives, day, situation, mind, and heart. He truly is faithful. He will never let us down. Faithful So whether you are dealing with strife on your job, stress in your home, lack of understanding about things your family or friends are doing, and even where God is leading you, keep Him 1st. Add Him in if He isn't already. Start your day with some time with the Lord, check in with Him throughout the day, and end it with Him.

I love the Lord and I love you too!! In all that you do, take some time to have a Muse-ik Moment :)

Sacorsha

Strength in Music

There are so many things that are going on in our world, around us and even in our personal lives. We see and hear of people being killed, kidnapped, hurt, and robbed amongst other things. Sometimes it seems as if there isn’t a balance between good and evil that happens. I think there is though. We have successes from surgeons successfully disconnected conjoined twins, heart surgeries being completed without any problems. The country came together to some degree in celebrating the election of its 1^st African American President.

                                                                           

  Many great things have happened in our lives that we can recall and celebrate. What I find comforting is in the middle of all the chaos people can find pleasure, peace and comfort that things will be okay based on past experiences, the testimonies of other people verbally, physically and through song.

I remember dealing with many illnesses at different times of my life and a feeling of despair, or the thought of “why me?” came over me. I had my mother, family, and faith reactivated through songs. Sickness can drain you physically and emotionally and it takes prayer and stepping out of the situation to remember who and what you believe in to pull you through. One song that gave and continues to give me strength to fight what’s ailing me is “Fight On.” This song is sung by Mississippi Mass Choir.

It basically states that in this world, but we can continue to move forward and fight. Fight On reminds us that God is the one who has fought and still fights our battle. We have to give all of our problems, financial, mental, emotional, personal and even physical issues we deal with can be given to God. He gives us strength to do what we can such as exercise, eat right, etc. This song helped me stand on the word of God and I got better and healed. I haven’t suffered from Rheumatoid Arthritis is many years.

Another song that encourages me and others is From Every Mountain. No matter what has gone on in our lives or will go in we can believe that we will overcome it. How do we know this? We can base this on our past experiences. Reflection is a great tool to use as a way to help us see how we have grown and progress inspite of the obstacles we face. If you want to hear this song the link is provided here:  For every Mountain.

Grand gestures are good, yet I have learned that it's the small things that reach people more and carry more weight. If it comes from the heart it will reach the heart. When there is a time that causes us to bow our head, let it be for prayer and not out of despair.We can be encouraged that God will be with us through all things good, bad, great and small, and rely on His strength,love, grace and mercy. Do you have certain songs that give you hope or let you know that you too can move forward? Feel free to share. Until next time, keep listening.

Sacorsha :)