The Melody of Love

Many nights, when I pillow my head, I listen to instrumental music by David Foster.  His music is soothing and seems to transport me to a place where everything that pressed on me throughout the day fades away in the beauty of his melodies.

I often pray that my own writings might affect others in a similar way—that they would provide direction through God’s Word, offer encouragement, and bring peace to those who are struggling to find it.

I stand amazed at how God placed a melody of love in my heart the moment He forgave my sins.  I remember how it once was, when joy and lasting peace were beyond my reach, as I strived within my own abilities to find something—anything—to soothe my mind with a perfect melody for my tone-deaf existence.

But like lovely music in the night, Jesus placed a song in my heart and a lightness in my step as I journey down the path of righteousness.  No longer am I enslaved to sin.  No longer am I in bondage or separated from Divine Grace.

If you are desiring a melody of love to permeate your life, rather than the discord of an out-of-tune harmony, Jesus says, “Just try Me and see if I am not good.”

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”  (Matthew 11:28-30)

I am thankful for the melody of love that now fills my heart since Jesus took up residence there.  He is my melody.

“Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.”  (Ephesians 5:19)

Written by,

Papa Boyd