Our Anchor
Hi friends,
I pray you are healthy and safe during this time of crisis. I may have mentioned that I have been listening to Alistair Begg sermons via Truth for Life since my daughters were young and homeschooled. Every day we’d get our breakfast and sit down with our bibles and have what we called ‘Breakfast with Begg.’ My girls are grown, but I’ve kept the practice. I get my breakfast, grab my bible and notebook and pull up a sermon on Truth for Life. Since the Covid 19 pandemic, Begg has started a new and really cool feature on Truth for Life’s blog.
The Ministry of Music
Each day he shares either a post on “Insight for Dark Days” where he reads a section of scripture and gives application. Or, he shares part of his favorite hymns. Music has always had a special place in my heart. Growing up my family played a number of instruments. I played the flute through middle school and also dabbled with acoustic guitar. I miss my time with those instruments and as I sit at home and think of ways to keep my focus on Christ and not the chaos, I’m seriously considering getting my flute out (yes, I still have it) and playing again. It would need a serious overhaul job as it’s been dormant for more years than I’m willing to admit but let’s just go with numerous decades.
Not only does playing an instrument require all your attention and thus is a soothing exercise and one that helps sharpen focus during this time when my thoughts are prone to run rampant, but I can learn to play hymns, learn to play worship songs.
“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.” ~Psalm 98:4
I’m not sure after all these years what will come out will be a joyful noise, but it’ll come from a yearning heart, yearning to be near my Savior and to praise Him for His provision and providence. For Him being our anchor.
We Have an Anchor
Speaking of anchors, Begg’s hymn of choice today was “We have an anchor” by Priscilla J. Owen. I’ll just share a part of the lyrics, but you can click here to hear Begg’s video or here to read the full hymn. I pray it blesses you today!
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll,
Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love.
Source: Hymnary.org
Reader Question:
Do you play an instrument? If not, which one would you love to try?
May God bless and keep you,
Dani
