The Unforced Melody

During the journey, there are times

when the off chords of lies filled

with keys that don’t make sense

begins to sound like a beautiful chord

progression of truth.

During the journey,

sometimes the melody changes

and the crescendo mountains were louder

and more intense than you expected.

In your life’s song, you’re looking

for the cadence of your trials,

but the rhythm of your mind can’t

seem to keep up with the tempo of your heart.

You can’t keep up with the

intensity of this beat

or at least that’s how it seems.

The dynamics of this song are new

to your ears and the harmony seems nonexistent.

In these situations,

remember that the song has never changed.

The music around you has changed

and will try to continue to change,

but no matter what

remember that this is your song.

The lyrics are still the same.

So just sing.

Sing your song of the promise

God has given you.

Take the lead.

Sing your decree.

The music has never been

able to change you,

so keep singing.

It may sound off to some people and even to you.

Yes, the piano is not playing the right chord progression

and yes, the guitar is one strum behind

and yes, the drums are beating too quickly

and yes, you seem to be in a valley of

musical disaster, but I need you to sing.

Sing how you want the song to sound.

Sing on your own beat.

and yes, praise in the valley isn’t easy,

but my darling, you have been given

the authority of this melody.

-Taleigh E. Reed, Coffee Dates with Jesus