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My pastor preached an interesting message this past sunday. The theme was “Refilling our Faith,” and the thrust was one that we do not like to admit: our life with Jesus doesn’t always become ‘sweeter as the days go by’ as the old hymn says. In fact, at times, despite our best efforts to be pious and devout, if we were truly honest with ourselves and with others, we would have to face the fact that sometimes our faith just dwindles. Often in monday to saturday life, we just feel an emptiness inside. Haven't you experienced this?

Perhaps the reason comes from poor health, relationship problems, {shrinking bank accounts}, layoffs, rising grocery costs or a hundred other stressors which attack us from every angle on any given day. Bottom line is, more often than we'd like to admit, we feel an emptiness. Our faith, which is supposed to carry us on wings like eagles, doesn’t seem to even be able to lift us off the ground. (Isaiah 40:31)

So what’s the solution? We can deny it. Paint a mask on our faces and walk around saying, “I’m fine, thank you.” We can memorize more scripture in hope that a dogmatic habit will ease the encroaching emptiness. We can go to the doctor for prescription drugs for depression or enter into counseling, both of which certainly have their appropriate place in health and healing. But I would like to suggest that adding worship into our quiet time, seeking healing through music that is grounded in scripture can bring about spiritual peace and hope.

More than two thousand years ago, the psalmist David discovered that music ushered in authentic interaction, even intimacy, with the Lord. Psalm 42; Psalm 62-63. As Psalm 33:18 states, the One who created our hearts truly understands our every need and emotion.

So, when we feel lonely, depressed, empty, we can acknowledge our feelings, confess our fears, cry our tears in the presence of the only One who truly understands. This, in fact, is the only solution which can set us on the road to {healing and peace}.

When we notice an emptiness in our soul, those are the very times when we need to draw close to God in an attitude of worship. When our faith in Jesus seems to have lost power to motivate us, let alone move mountains, we can still turn to our Saviour as a refuge and a safe haven. I have found in my own journey of faith that in these times of emptiness, if I can just press into the Lord instead of turning away, I find not only comfort and rest, but a deep sense of security and peace.

There are two ways that I personally have learned how to push in even when I feel unmotivated, unworthy, unspiritual. The first is to just continue reading and [meditating the Bible. When I cannot muster up desire for an intense (or even a simple) Bible study, I open my Bible to a favorite verse, a psalm perhaps, and I read just a few words. Then I allow those words to sink into my spirit, and I pray for faith, for serenity, for hope, for whatever I need. The Lord never disappoints. It’s a promise in the Bible – when we draw near to Him, He will draw near to us. (James 4:8)

But by far, the main way that I have learned to press into the Lord, to experience a spiritual connection even when my total being is drained of energy and life, is through music. I believe that music is one of God’s most valuable creations; and our ability to appreciate it – or create it – can be a direct pathway into His presence.

I have been a pianist and a singer most of my life, and music has become a personal prayer language for me. It has become the quickest way for me to enter into an attitude of worship, and the Lord has used music in my life as a method of healing and restoration.

Next time you feel empty or need emotional stability, allow the word of God to speak to you and the presence of God to be in you and around you. Try listening to (or creating if you want) music that is rooted in scripture.

Jesus offers us an unending well of living water. (John 4:14) When we need to “refill our faith” we can go back to the well time and time again and tell Him, “I need more!” Jesus answers, “Come!” Worship through music can be an avenue through which we come to that well.

Sheila Lloyd

Some expressions and ideas were taken from sermon “Refilling Our Faith” by Pastor Brad Selan of Windhaven Church, www.windhavenchurch.com

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