My husband is not a great singer. He can’t carry a tune or stay in the same key for a whole stanza. And yet he does sing. His lack of skill doesn’t stop him.

Over the years I have come to love his singing though. Because it means he’s in a good mood. He makes up little cheerful tunes about how much he loves me or how happy he is to be doing whatever we are doing: walking the dog, loading the dishwasher, floating in the pool… The lyrics are ridiculous and the melody is wonky, but they are beautiful songs.

“The Lord your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will be quiet in his love. He will delight in you with singing.” (Zephaniah‬ ‭3‬:‭17,‬ ‭CSB)‬‬

This is one of my favorite verses. It says God delights in me with singing. One day I hope to hear His singing. I’m guessing it will be the most beautiful music I have ever heard. And it will be filled with delight and love to a degree that even my husband’s joyful tunes can’t match.

Dear God, thank you for your forgiveness and salvation. Thank you for redeeming me so that I bring you joy instead of sadness. I’m so excited to experience firsthand your songs of delight, gladness, and love!