The question came to me in the soft light of morning. Inspired by the lyrics of Matt Redman — Let me be singing when the evening comes—I pondered, “What will it take for me to be singing when this day ends?” My conclusions are here for you to consider:
Monitor my thoughts
Monitor my words
Monitor my spirit
Do I always get it right? No. Full disclosure: my thoughts about the person in front of me at the post office lacked compassion, my words expressed at the boutique carried an edge, and my spirit lacked self-control toward the driver in my rearview mirror. On the other hand, when kind sentences affirmed the busy manager at the tire store, I sensed the Holy Spirit creating that song within.
A quiet sense of alertness in these three arenas—making course corrections where needed—offers a pathway for peace, satisfaction, and even singing at day’s end.
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My Thoughts: God’s Scripture says,
“When I am filled with cares, your comfort brings me joy.”
Psalm 94:19 HCSB
My Words: God’s Scripture says,
A man will be satisfied with good by the words of his mouth, and the work of a man's hands will reward him.”
Proverbs 12:14 HCSB
“A person finds joy in giving an apt reply-- and how good is a timely word!”
Proverbs 15:23 NIV
My spirit: God’s Scripture says,
“Patience is better than power, and controlling one’s emotions, than capturing a city.”
Proverbs 16:32
Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls.
Proverbs 25:28 NKJV
What challenges rob you from singing at day’s end?
Share your insights on the spiritual disciplines involved in monitoring your thoughts, your words, and your spirit.
How do you intend to be singing when the evening comes?
“Let me be singing when the evening comes.”
