GO:
Do you believe it? You know it as Truth, don’t you? God rejoices over you with singing. Not just a golf clap when things go well. Not a little rehearsed number out of obligation. The God of the universe delights in you so much that he sings. Mighty warrior God, Creator, Father, the One Who Sees – he sings over you, his daughter.
Because you are absolutely worth it. Do you know what that song sounds like? To me, it’s probably like the song my mom sang over me when I was little..the song I now sing to Madison. “I love you, a bushel and a peck..a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck.” Does it sound like that to you? Do you hear a song of love, a song of a Father’s pride in his very beautiful creation?
From the very first moment I gave my heart to Jesus he has pursued me through song. I have been overcome by the presence of the Holy Spirit in moments of stunning worship to the point of breathlessness. He has worked refinement over me through lyrics. I have written worship songs to him because he is the one who gives me words. He sings over me and there is nothing more I love doing more than singing back to him.
And the times the enemy is able to sneak a little foothold into my mind, to attempt to pull me out of community? It’s when my heart isn’t worshipping. When I’m too caught up in fighting my own battles, opening my own doors, and thinking about myself, I’m singing my song and leaving nothing to give back to the Father.
These words? They’re his. And I give them back again and again because I know he sings new ones over me every morning.
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Clearly, I’m behind on reading FMF posts this week! But, I just stumbled onto yours and, needless to say, you words confirmed what I already assumed: we’re kinda sorta maybe a little bit the same person. Triplets, you know. Same verse, kinda the same take on Song. Thankful for you and your friendship!
One of my most fav verses…love it……..:-)
Amen…so easy to get caught up in life. I love the way you express the entry point as when we stop worshipping. Absolutely true. When we praise, the devil flees!
The only way I can remember scripture is through song…I can’t memorize it without music! It’s a great way to get Truth stuck in your head 😉
God loves you Kelly….more than any song or blog post or sermon or devotional could ever explain. So blessed to be in community with you 🙂
I cherish these words, just what my heart needed to hear 🙂
it’s funny the childhood songs that have come back to me since having a little one. I distinctly remember this one though as one that made me feel so loved and safe. Glad we get to pass these down to our kiddos 🙂
Thank you Rebecca – you as well 🙂
Thanks Jennifer!
No golf claps for you, girl…God is rejoicing over you!
Happy weekend, Barbie! Praying it’s a wonderful one!
Exactly! And the right song, at the right time, has done more work to change my heart than the best intentioned advice of friends and family.
It’s an incredible image, isn’t it? I love it!
Thank you Amanda! So glad you stopped by 🙂
He does, sweet friend. With great joy.
that’s awesome! also awesome..3 comments in a row from “Amy”s…no wonder y’all have a song….
Oh that’s so beautiful, Amy. What an offering.
It’s such a little hidden nugget ..I know I certainly don’t flip to Zephaniah when I’m looking for scripture, but there it is!
Ha! Oh well played Amy..lol..love that 🙂 (and thank you for the prayers for my girl, she’s doing great!)
Exactly! You know, each week I write & amazing women like you comment and I always think “yes. they get me. these are my people”…and then it happens again the next week 🙂 y’all are my people.
*smooches* to you and that sweet girl..I’m kind of adopting her as my (in)courager niece…love that we’re raising up the next generation of (in)couragers!
you are too kind, Tanya! thank you so much 🙂
Thanks Mary!
I’m so glad you stopped by today Marisa! God loves you. More than a bushel, a peck, or any other measurement we can imagine 🙂
It’s one of my favorites as well! There is something so powerful and gentle about the description of God in those verses, and unexpected.
Thanks so much Christen! (pic is from our (in)RL meet up “photo wall”…no booth..just a wall…lol..)
It’s so true! Very rarely when I get in that worship spot do I find myself still 🙂
So glad you stopped by, Kelly!
Yes we sing a song back to him and he loves us so, beaming with joy as he delights in us with song. Thank you for the “bushel and peck” reference. You jogged my memory to a precious time.
Hugs,
Kelly (stopping by from FMF)
Oh… yes I love this and I love that we were both drawn to the same verse in Zephaniah… one of my all time favourites… I love how you captured where you hear your song…
Beautiful words. Oddly this is the first day I have heard of that song. I am reading through many of the FMF today for a boost of encouragement/fellowship and I have seen it a few times. I feel like God is placing it before me for a reason. Thank you for sharing! Bless you and yours, Have a great weekend
I love this. I love the imagery of a mighty warrior being so tender. Thank you for writing!
There’s something so great and wonderful and magnificent about songs and being pursued through them. It’s even greater when we use our own songs to worship back to God. I love how your words always come together so beautifully. Powerful post. Loved it!
Zephaniah 3:17 is one of my absolute favorite verses. I love the picture of God singing over us. Thanks for this Crystal- I love the reminder to worship Him. It truly changes us, doesn’t it?! Love to you!
I love this Crystal… I live this! Worship is so key and so much a part of my everyday life- if who I am… and you are right – when things feel out of focus or unbalanced – it’s worship that brings me back to center!
“God rejoices over you with singing. Not just a golf clap when things go well. Not a little rehearsed number out of obligation.” I love that. This is one of my favorite verses. And it does show this excitement and passion and intentionality in God’s love for us that we sometimes pass over. It is much more than a golf clap.
Music is such a gift. It is a key way that I connect to God, and that He reaches me. Singing is a beautiful expression of love.
No ‘not just a golf clap’, He cheers us on like an SEC football game (LOL). I am so thankful and encouraged to remember that He does sing over me. Thanks for giving me another reminder. Praying your sweet baby is feeling better.
I share songs with God all the time. There are days I turn on worship and say “God, I’m coming to find you”…and I sing…and in the song, I find Him. And yes, He does sing too, doesn’t He? What a love song. 🙂
I love this. I always love songs with Amy in them, Switchfoot’s in particular (yes, I LOVE Switchfoot). The thought of having my own “theme song” sung to me is unbelievable that I would be so special. Thank you for this reminder!! http://youtu.be/fZMOXfbYNeE – in case you don’t know it. [Woo Hoo for Jen U. winning!! Excellent]
I never thought of God singing a song over me. Thank you for writing this. Be blessed:)
Crystal, this is just beautiful! I think we all need a reminder from time to time that God sings over us. Great job!
i’m gonna be stuck on that thought all day… maybe longer… God singing a song of joy… because He rejoices over me.
Wow!
I’ve always believed that song can be a powerful spiritual tool. It can transform things almost instantly.
Yes! Worship always draws me back to His presence. When I hear His song of love and adoration which He sings over me continually. Happy Friday!
I love this! “Not just a golf clap.” I needed to be reminded of that!
He does sing over us! What a fantastic promise we have from Him! I love your words they are simply beautiful today!
Beautiful and peaceful post! Have a great weekend! Blessings~
Love this post, friend. Such an amazing thing that He sings over me. And you…and all of us. And I love that you sing that song to your girl…I sing it to mine, too. In fact, I wrote about it tonight. 🙂 Blessings and happy Friday to you!
Crystal — so glad you haven’t been pulled out of this community. This post is clearly God speaking through you. I absolutely adore it and you 🙂 Happy Friday… baby’s crying or I’d write more, promise!
Thank you for the reminder of His love. I needed this tonight.
I’m so much more apt to remember the scary verses than I am the triumphant ones. Thanks for the reminder!