Just The Right Song
Have you ever woken up with a worship song swirling around in your mind? It’s not one you recently heard at church or in the car, nor an old favorite that’s been lingering in your heart for years. It’s random— but is it really?
Not if you believe in the spiritual realm that operates around the clock.
When I lost my oldest son and found myself deep in the grip of grief, I dreaded the night. I feared that sleep would evade me, leaving me alone with my sorrow.
Then, something supernatural happened.
Just as my head hit the pillow, I heard it: a mighty angelic choir, sent on a mission, singing me to sleep. The music was unexplainable, harmonious, and comforting beyond words. For a long time, I kept these precious, inexplicable moments hidden in my heart. It strengthened my faith, and I couldn’t help but wonder—did it happen because the veil in my heart had been torn open by my grief? Perhaps, for the first time, I could hear the divine presence that had always been around me, without the distractions of everyday life drowning it out.
As the years have passed, I’ve returned to falling asleep to the flickering blue hue of the TV. Yet, in this season, it’s not the sound of angels singing me to sleep, but the hum of my own voice as I sing the words of a song to start my day, to usher in time with the Lord.
I intentionally stop and reflect on the lyrics, asking myself what they might be saying to me as I prepare to open His word.
Recently, the song that caught my heart was “God, I Look to You.” The words were exactly what I needed to hear, covering me like fresh morning dew:
God, I look to You
I won’t be overwhelmed
Give me vision
To see things like You do
God, I look to You
You’re where my help comes from
Give me wisdom
You know just what to do.
I wonder if these morning melodies are part of my ongoing prayer for wisdom. Solomon was once told by God, “Ask for anything your heart desires, and it will be granted.” Solomon asked for wisdom, and in doing so, he secured the deal of the century.
Solomon recognized wisdom as more precious than money, power, or possessions. He declared:
“Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you. Wisdom is the principal thing. Therefore, get wisdom” (Proverbs 4:5-7).
If you want to hear the Lord above the whirlwind of earthly voices, you need to pray for wisdom. It’s the first step on a path that leads directly to God.
Our church is currently doing a Proverbs challenge: reading a chapter of Proverbs every day based on the date of the month (31 Proverbs in total). This practice helps cultivate the skill of God-centered, character-driven living.
Asking God for wisdom is not a one-time request meant only for Solomon. James reminds us:
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5).
I’ve taken this promise to heart, and the dividends have been beyond my comprehension. I believe this is one of the reasons the Lord blesses me with a “new song” every morning, a song that speaks directly to my prayers—before they’ve even left my lips.
If you’re wrestling with decisions, ask God for wisdom. If you truly believe, you will encounter Him in your situation, guiding you with just the right direction—or maybe even the perfect song.
