Sing

January 21, 2025

How shall we sing the LORD's song in a strange land? Psalm 137:4

We will we go through some challenging times, and it may seem like everything we try filled with problems. There are days, weeks, and even months when it seems like it is one thing right after another. The people we thought we could count on, are not there for us when we need them the most. Family members seem to be more against us than for us. Every plan we make seems to fall through at the last minute and we really want to throw up our hands and walk away from everything and everyone. It is in these times when singing unto The Lord, and praising His name is the most difficult. The Children of Israel were faced with the same things . They were going through a difficult time, and were asked by their enemy to sing one of The Lord's song, and they asked the question, "How can we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?" I encourage you today to sing The Lord's song even while you are going through. Tough times will come in life, and every road you travel will not be a smooth road, but through it all God is still God. No matter how rough it may be right now, sing The Lord's song. You may have tears in your eyes, but God is still worthy to be praised. With all that you are going through it may seem like singing is the last thing on your mind, but it is when everyone else is gone and you have no one else to turn to, lift your voice and begin to sing unto The Lord. You may not know all the words, you may not know the tune, but sing unto The Lord. When you are going through is when need The Lord the most, and when you can praise your way through, you will begin to feel like everything will be alright. I am not a singer, but I will sing The Lord's song no matter what it is I am going through, and in the face of my enemy I will sing unto The Lord knowing He will deliver me. I am not ashamed to lift my voice and sing unto The Lord, and this is why I know for sure, "It's My Year To Get My Thing From My God!"

Prayer:

Lord, when trials come I will sing. When tribulations come my way, I will sing. When everything is alright and when nothing is right, I will sing and give praise to you for all the great and wonderful tings you do in my life, and I will sing because of who you are. Thank you Lord for keeping, covering, and blessing me. I love you Lord. In Jesus Name Amen.

Be Inspired, Rev. Dr. Stephen W. Pogue, Pastor
Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church
Mount Vernon, NY