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I Will Sing to the Lord
"Then Moses and the sons of Israel sang this song to the Lord and said...'The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation; This is my God, and I will praise Him; my father's God and I will extol Him. The Lord is a warrior; The Lord is His name'" (Exodus 15:1a, 2-3).
Life is a battle--and I need a Warrior on my side. Anybody with me? Lately I've been hearing from some who are winning the battle. They've been receiving answers to long-held prayers. The same is true for us right now. The tide is turning and it's time to rejoice.
Yet, often the battle is won in the arena of our hearts before we ever see something resembling the results we've been praying for. So when answers come, we sigh, smile and maybe even tear up before expressing real jubilation. Battles weary us, humble us, and sometimes our songs are bittersweet.
Moses and the children of Israel had a long way to go before they saw their Promised Land. But it's good to sing songs of praise when victories come and review the things we've learned along the way. These lessons will be needed later in other battles. For now I'll join in chorus with this ancient praise song, "The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation...The Lord is a warrior; the Lord is His name."
Prayer of Invitation:
Jesus, my salvation, I invite you to be my strength and fight my battles. I know these trials and desert times are preludes to songs of jubilation. Fit me for battle in the armor You design. Let me see You working wonders, never imagined.
Song for the Road, However Long:
"In my heart, Lord, be glorified, be glorified. In my heart, Lord, be glorified today...
In my life, Lord, be glorified, be glorified. In my life, Lord, be glorified today."