Worship Interludes - Piano Instrumentals for Prayer, Meditation, Soaking Worship, Relaxation, Study, and Rest

Today as I recorded this interlude I thought about persistence.   Just like the force of the water in this beautiful photo (courtesy of Pexels.Com), persistence is a necessary force when we are striving for the goals that we have.

Whether these are goals in prayer, business, personal, or family life, it’s easy to give up.  It’s easy to lose heart.   I believe that we persistence is key.

This interlude is in the Key of Em and features a recurring motif of “minor 9” chords.  They persist throughout but small melodies begin to appear as the theme is developed.   As you listen, meditate, or pray, I hope that you’ll be reminded of those areas where you need persistence.   Ask for strength and continue to press forward!

PS:  special week on the Worship Interludes podcast, we crossed the 20,000 iTunes downloads this week and continue to grow in countries across the world!

TRUST.   What an amazing thing.   It’s a decision you have to make and it can’t be made for us.

It’s not often that my “worship interludes” include an actual song.  Typically, they are spontaneous improvisations.  This morning as I sat down in the studio I prayed “what should I pray about and play this morning” and this immediately came to me.

‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,

and to take him at his word;

just to rest upon his promise,

and to know, “Thus saith the Lord.”

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!

How I’ve proved him o’er and o’er!

Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!

O for grace to trust him more!

 

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21)

This morning as I spent a little time having my own prayer, meditation, and devotion time I was reminded of the passage in Romans 12:21 quoted above.  As I look around the world I can see so much hurt, pain, disappointment, and suffering.   Evil abounds and it sometimes leaves it’s mark on us … with rejection, pain, sorrow, and various emotions that take their toll on mankind.

We are faced with a decision on how we are to respond.   Will we respond with evil intent … spite, manipulation, and pain … or will we respond with good?   I believe with all of my being that responding with good is the way to overcome evil.   Yes, evil must be addressed, it must be disciplined, it must be called out for what it is, but even in that truth our personal response should be to overcome it with good.

My hope is that as you listen to this interlude you can reflect on any ways that you’ve been impacted by evil.  Perhaps you are hurt by someone you love or you’ve been a victim of a crime.  Perhaps you’ve been violated in a way that makes it hard to respond with grace or forgiveness.   I hope that as you listen you can release those wounds, find forgiveness, and respond with good.

Sometimes the waiting is the hardest part.   When you’re patiently (or impatiently) waiting … stay the course.   I know there are things deep down in your soul that you are waiting to see fulfilled.  Stay the course.

I hope you enjoy this episode.  It was a nice motif on a pentatonic idea I started with that just developed with big “tenth interval” chords in m left hand.  It’s my favorite sound.

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Keep On Trusting:

There are days when I have to simply close my eyes, pray, and trust that it’s all going to work out.   I like to be in control.  I like to have things all figured out.  But in the real world — that doesn’t always happen.

Before I know it, I’m physically aware of the tightness in my chest and the racing of my mind.   Sitting down and playing this interlude is calming and I hope that it has the same impact for you.

 

Speechless.  Sometimes, there are simply no words.  Nothing can be said.

I love this beautiful photo from Pexels.Com.   Today’s interlude came to me quickly from a personal place of feeling at ease.  School has ended, Summer has begun, our kids are around the house more, and I’m just taking it all in. My mornings are less hurried and rushed.   Time is sweeter. As you … Continue reading Worship Interludes: Take It In [Episode 33, June 1, 2017] →

It’s rained here for the past several days.   There were times when, in the middle of the day, it was raining so hard that it was dark outside. Rain is often a metaphor in our lives and even in our spiritual walk.   Rain can signify blessings.  It can signify washing away.  It can … Continue reading Worship Interludes: Rains [Episode 32, May 25, 2017] →

Today is a Monday.   The thing I like about Monday is that it’s considered the start of my week.   A new start means a new chance.  As you listen to today’s interlude, I hope that you’ll meditate and think about the various goals, plans, and desires you have.  Perhaps you’ve failed miserably in … Continue reading Worship Interludes: Fresh Start [Episode 31, May 22, 2017] →

Hello Friends! It’s good to be back in the studio.  Due to a power supply problem I wasn’t able to record this week until today (Wednesday).   I usually like to star the week off with some time in the studio but Monday didn’t work out. So here we are, midweek, and it’s late afternoon. … Continue reading Worship Interludes: Starry Night [Episode 30, May 17, 2017] →