Put a group of church musicians in a room and you’ll probably see this: camaraderie. Whether it be old friends or new faces, a fellowship develops from a common musical bond and shared experiences.
Monthly Archives: May 2010
The Struggle of Daily Prayer
I have a confession to make: it is a struggle to daily be in the Word and prayer. It is not for lack of resources — my bookshelves have a number of good devotionals and prayerbooks. The issue is my sinful self can always find leeches that suck the time out of the day.
Rather than wanting to feast on and be spiritually nourished in Word and prayer, Satan entices us with “worthy” opportunities to occupy our day and distracts us from the good things of God. I’m reminded of the traditional reading for Compline – “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith.” Sometimes the roaring is more like a sweet purring.