It’s Five Minute Friday! Today’s prompt is “repeat”. Want to know what others have been inspired to write about the prompt? Head on over to http://www.fiveminutefriday.com And here’s a novel idea I’m actually going to try and stick to the five minute limit! Haha! We’ll see how that goes!
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 (NASB)
What Do You Have on Repeat?
Music reaches me like nothing else. There are times that a message in a song brings God’s word to life and touches me so deeply that I set my iPod on repeat so I can listen to it again and again until the words saturate my parched soul and fill the cracks in my broken heart. Words like ” You give me everything”, “Fear is a liar”, “Come to the table”, and “You wash me in mercy, I am clean” are just a few of my favorites I’m replaying right now.
The problem is that these uplifting words are not the only thing repeating over and over in my head. Competing with those inspiring lines for my attention is that voice. You know the one: it points out all my mistakes, weaknesses, and insecurities. And, it doesn’t just mention them once or twice, but repeats them again and again and again. The worst part?** I listen. And all too soon my soul becomes thirsty and my heart needs repair once more. Maybe you know this struggle, too.
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.” Philippians 4:8 (NASB)
I don’t know about you, but changing the tune on my iPod is a lot easier than changing it in my head! I’m not able to do it on my own; believe me I’ve tried! What if we began to measure what we’re listening to by the standards above? If that voice is repeating lines that are not pure, lovely, and worthy of praise then it’s time we hit stop and play a new song. Not just any old song but let’s dwell in one with words like “Amazing grace how sweet the sound”, “I know Who holds tomorrow”, and “Jesus loves me this I know”( just a few more of my favorites). I’m hitting the repeat button right now!
Amen, sister!
And – I found you! I knew my brain wasn’t cooperating with me when I responded to your comment over at my blog. Bookmarking your site right now. 🙂
Yay! Glad you found my little place! Thanks for searching me out!
I’m definitely familiar with “that voice.” We were thinking on similar lines with our posts again. So important to fill our minds with truth on repeat and to listen to the right voice!
I wish I was LESS familiar with that darned voice but she’s been talking to me for most of my life. I am working (with lots of prayer) to quiet her down! That old saying “Junk in. Junk out” applies here I think and God doesn’t make junk……so it’s time to sing a new song or change the channel for sure! Thanks for stopping by Leslie! I always enjoy hearing from you! Cindy
Love this Cindy,
Yes – repeating God’s Word in music and our heads is crucial to being able to keep going.
Glad to meet you.
Blessings
Janis
FMF #34
There’s a song in my head 24/7 I believe! Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and I’m already singing a chorus. Not a bad way to be I guess! Seriously, the words to so many songs have gotten me through difficult and confusing times. I am grateful for those who can write and sing exactly what I need! Thank you for stopping in Janis, Cindy