My Hallelujah Song

There is a little story that comes with the song that plays when you first open my blog. I thought that it might be fun to share it with you all.

Last year when it was time for American Idol, I just loved all of the music. I found out that I could go to Itunes and download some of the performances. Every once in a while I would get on there and download a few of my favorites. At that time My Hallelujah song was the free single ofon there and it was a free song so I downloaded it.

Last week I was on the eliptical machine, going as fast and long as I could praying that the Lord would give me the stregnth and endurance to complete what I was doing. I was praising the Lord for what he has been doing in me when this song came on... The words hit home. "Look at me, can't believe, I've finally made it here, feeling like I am where I belong, singing my Hallelujah song." I started to think about those words. I am thinking Hallelujah! I am on this eliptacal and I can go for 45 minutes when 4 months earlier I wouldn't have even thought about getting on that machine. I was praising the Lord and memories of six months ago came to mind. I felt like I was never going to succeed at being healthy, my relationship with the Lord was less than to be desired. Not because of him, but because of me. I know people were praying for me and even I was praying, just not believing. Another part of this song says " Its a sweet prayer knowing someones up there hearing me." I can speak to that. I know that the Lord hears me and he answers!

That was the best work out I have ever had. I burned 1100 calories in 40 minutes! Whew! I was sweating and hot, but I can not think of a time that I have ever felt better.

I have learned that the Lord has a plan for us. He wants to speak to us. Sometimes he speaks to us through people, his word, or the Holy Spirit. The Lord can use anything or anyone to speak to us! We just need to be listening. He spoke to me through a song. He gave me that song over a year ago and waited for me. He was patient and gave it to me in his perfect timing!

I am praying for all that have given up or feel like giving up, and asking that we would all reach out to the Lord. He will give us the stregnth and inspiration.

Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you so much for speaking to us and hearing us. Lord God, I pray for those who are suffering. I pray for those who have given up or need encouragement and just ask that you would restore them, give them stregnth, and courage to come to you and seek your guidence. Thank you for speaking to me through a song, You know just what I need.
Amen