Staying "in tune".......

3/21/12

Everytime I’ve seen my son-in-law, Corey, pick up his guitar or banjo, I’ve watched him begin to strum and twist/tighten a peg or hold the string without “fretting” the string and then turning all those little peg things. (Guess who doesn’t play a guitar/banjo?) It seems he doesn’t just do it once but sometimes stops in the middle of his strumming to re-tune. Possibly the same procedure is needed more frequently on some strings. According to his actions frequent adjusting is pretty much a requirement for staying in tune.

How like our spiritual lives. To stay “in tune” we often need to re-adjust, especially in some areas. Since this is “weeping Wednesday” for me, confession comes to mind, especially with my “fretting.” (No pun intended.) Continuing in God’s Word is another great way to stay “in tune”. Everytime we need an adjustment, following instructions from scripture can enable us to enjoy “harmonious” living because we are ”in tune” with the Lord.

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. (Colossians 3:16)

 Singing hymns and songs of the spirit (with gratitude) are great for staying "in tune" with God.