In last month’s trials for the television program American Idol, judge Jennifer Lopez denied one contestant the opportunity to continue, saying that while her voice was lovely, there were “no feelings from the heart” behind it. She explained to the would-be songstress that without that emotion, there was nothing to connect to, only notes coming from her mouth.

He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God

Psalm 40:3

You might not have the voice of a soloist or even a member of the chorus, but if the song you sing comes from what God has put in your heart, you are a part of that heavenly choir that harmonizes in worship to Him every day. Think about a tune you already know: “There’s Within My Heart a Melody.” Only days before that song was written, Luther Bridges experienced sorrow and tragedy – the death of his wife and children in a fire. But through it all, Bridges found the song God put in his heart.

What keeps you from singing? Don’t let it! Confess it to the Lord and ask Him to give you a new song. Intercede for the far-from-harmonious Congress that they, too, could find the courage to sing by filling their lives with Jesus Christ.

Recommended Reading: Romans 15:8-13