Always with Me

 "Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matt 28:20)

To those who are fearful of being alone, this passage comes as a soothing balm. Being alone is not a fear for me, but being abandoned is one that triggers a negative emotional response. The presence of God is what I desire. Try as we may to be present to God's reality within our day, it often eludes many to have a heart and mind that is steadfast on them. I believe God is aware of our tendency to forget. This is why certain rituals and customs are implemented lest a whole culture of people forget the ways in which God has led in the past. One of the most powerful ways to be aware of God's presence is in music. 

Music has a way of captivating your emotional side and bringing to your mind a visceral response to words and melodies. When I'm feeling down or if I wish to feel a certain way, I play spiritual music to achieve this. Different moods call for different music of course. But when I especially want to sense the presence of God, I'll play music that feels ethereal, other worldly, harmonic. These sounds go right into my being and I am thankful for the message that is melodically played in my mind. God is with me always. I trust this with music or without it. However, judging by the amount of Psalms written and importance of the ministry of music in the Hebrew temple services, I will utilize all there is to enhance the beauty of God wanting to be with me always. I am grateful for Jesus. I am thankful that He promises to be with me. I thankful for music that reminds me of these truths. For all of these things, I am grateful.