Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life. // Psalm 23:6
The sanctuary is darkened. Men, women, and some children fill the pews; some sit, some kneel. Many candles are lit on, around, and leading up to the altar, where shining most brightly sits the beautiful golden monstrance. In the center, Jesus is present to us in the Eucharist. We are there to spend time with Him in a special evening of Adoration—what a blessing.
Tonight I have the honor of helping to lead worship with my voice. That the Lord would give me such a gift of an opportunity humbles me.
As the evening draws closer to the end, we begin a song that has been a blessing for me in the years since I first heard it. It’s called “Goodness of God,” and the lyrics sing of the Lord’s faithfulness. The song builds to the bridge, and the melody rises up from the depths of my heart: “Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me.” This beautiful line repeats multiple times, and tonight I can’t help but smile as I lift my voice to the Father.
I have sung this song before (most often in personal worship sessions with the Lord while driving in the car). There have been days when I admit the lyrics, closely tied to the verse from Psalm 23, do not feel true. I have struggled to see Him working in different seasons, and it is then when I have sung this bridge through tears, declaring truth over my life, proclaiming God’s goodness over my circumstances.
A powerful act of faith, worship through music has been a tremendous gift to my heart, one I pray also brings some small consolation to the Lord. When we lift our voices in worship, we show Him our love, we express our gratitude. Find some time this week to sing to Him in thanksgiving of all He has done for you, sister. His goodness and kindness know no bounds. Thank You, Jesus.
Elise Howe is a wife, mother, vocal artist, and teacher. She is most joyful when creating with the inspiration of the Divine Artist. Elise hopes to live a life full of authentic beauty—especially through her song, her cut-flower garden, great books, delicious ice cream, and her yes to the Father. A born-and-raised Midwestern gal, she happily resides in Michigan with her husband, son, and two daughters. She was a contributing author to Set a Fire and Blessed Conversations: Misericordia.
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