PSALM 59:6-16
Music has the power to uplift and comfort us, to inspire us, and to calm us down. It has the ability to take us back in time, to ease our anxious minds, or to uplift our spirits. Truly, there is a song to suit any mood.
Even science has acknowledged the advantages of music. According to research, music promotes good physical, mental, and emotional health. It can aid in emotional regulation, mood improvement, productivity and focus enhancement, and it can even improve our sleep.
Many people find consolation in the healing and assisting abilities of music, a gift from God. The Psalms may be so powerfully moving to us for this reason. We discover heartfelt songs there that enable us to communicate with God on a deep level. Amazingly, David composed this song in Psalm 59 while being pursued by enemies! Despite his situation, David was able to sing of God’s strength and mercy, which gave him the motivation to continue.
I pray that our God will send us a song today that, no matter what we go through, will serve as a reminder of His goodness and greatness.
🙏🏼This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Saviour all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Saviour all the day long. —Fanny Crosby
REFERENCE:
Graham Psychology, The Power Music.
www.grahampsychology.com.au
Accessed 06 July 2022.
