Sing for Joy

Anneta Pinto-Young 2 Minutes
“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing” (Psalm 100:1-2)!

Have you ever noticed how singing songs of praises to God puts you in a better mood? Have you ever felt really low and a song of praise comes on the radio and you started to sing along and it shifted your entire mood? What about those days when you felt really low and you saturated yourself in worship. This can either be at home or in a worship service and as you begin to worship, the atmosphere of the presence of God washes over you. Burdens are lifted, yokes are destroyed and you feel completely refreshed and revived. Singing is one of the creative forms of expressions which is a channel for us to express our deepest emotions.

There are things that can be translated in a song that we would find hard to express in words. Before my Dad retired, I considered him a ‘singing preacher’ who would break out into singing in the middle of his sermons. His singing made his sermons ever so interesting. For those of us who know him well, we know that he truly loves music and there are ways that he can convey some emotions easier through a song. Paul said that we should, “address one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with our hearts”(Ephesians 5:19).

One of the most notable worshippers and musicians in the bible was David. “My heart is steadfast, O God! I will sing and make melody with all my being” (Psalm 108:1)! David was so skilled and anointed on his instrument that he was summoned to play for the King. “And whenever the harmful spirit from God was upon Saul, David took the lyre and played it with his hand. So Saul was refreshed and was well, and the harmful spirit departed from him” (1 Samuel 16:23).

Today I encourage you to sing a song of praise and thanksgiving unto God. Worship God from the very depths of your soul and with your spirit bless his holy name. God is great and worthy of all our praises. “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created” (Revelation 4:11).

A.P.-Y.

Published by Anneta Pinto-Young

I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession. Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm. I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing. I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.

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5 thoughts on “Sing for Joy”

  2. Great post! I’m so happy you shared and i found you because this reminds me of how in the African American culture, specifically memories of time spent with my ancestors how worship & singing old negro spirituals in praise was/is a sign of strength and resilience in overcoming struggles. Blessings to you my dear, I look forward to reading more of your posts.

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