The old familiar Christmas carols are still echoing in my heart, but I know something new is on its way. Psalm 96:1 says \u201cSing to the Lord a new song.\u201d That new song is made possible by the Incarnation of Jesus. A new song to the One Who became God in the flesh and Who makes all things new. A new song that revels in the Father\u2019s love for us. A new song that makes our hearts leap with joy at the promise of the good news!
A new day — a new year is almost here! We can start singing a new song and close the door to the old \u201cMy Love done me wrong\u201d songs and the “Woe is me” songs. Our LOVE for God and His LOVE for us puts a new song of joy, hope, and peace in our hearts. It’s an “Everything’s gonna be alright” song!
What if we were given a gift on January 1st and the Giver said \u2013 \u201cWhat you do today \u2013 how you love, how you express gratitude and hope and express joy in the middle of your circumstances, will set the tone for 2020. TODAY sets the precedent for a year of singing joy-filled, faith-filled, and overcoming-filled songs \u2013 but not just songs \u2013 living lives of each day being set for victory,\u201d
I’m already practicing for 2020 today. I’m singing a new song, flowing from the relationship I have with God. You can sing a new song, too! Let\u2019s join the angels in singing \u201cGlory to God in the highest,\u201d because we see signs of His glory everywhere we go (Luke 2:14). Let\u2019s imitate Mary as we sing and magnify the Lord and rejoice in God our Savior. Let\u2019s sing of the joy of knowing we have been redeemed by a loving God. Let\u2019s sing even when we make mistakes because forgiveness and grace awaits us.
But let’s not sing just because God has made us happy. Let’s sing because it makes Him happy too! Sing a song that proclaims the wonders He has done. Sing a song that declares who you know Him to be. Our Father rejoices when we praise Him, not because He craves our attention, but because He knows how praise lifts our spirit, strengthens us against temptation, and fills us with a desire to share His good news.
And if you don\u2019t like to sing, speaking it out is just as good. And here’s another way to ensure 2020 looks different from any other year. Start spending time with God, and right now is a good time to start. A new start is in itself a new song.
\u201cLord, put a new song in my heart today. Stir your Spirit in me, and teach me to sing to you!\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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