Miseries and Hallelujahs

"God loves a lullaby in a mothers tears in the dead of night, better than a hallelujah sometimes. God loves a drunkards cry, a soldier's plea not to let him die, better than a hallelujah sometimes. We pour out our miseries, God just hears a melody, beautiful the mess we are, the honest cries of breaking hearts, are better than a hallelujah. The woman holding on for life, the dying man giving up the fight are better than a hallelujah sometimes. Tears of shame for what's been done, a silence when the words won't come are better than a hallelujah sometimes. We pour out our miseries, God just hears a melody, beautiful the mess we are, the honest cries of breaking hearts, are better than a hallelujah."

We went camping this summer and the one thing I missed the most was the music. We camped roughly an hour away from Randle, (always depends on who's driving!) Anyway... a few people had to drive down to Randle during the camping trip so I tagged along. After we went to Randle and did everything we had to do, we headed back up and on the way up we listened to music and the words above belong to a song we had listened to, a song that impacted my life. For a long time after that ride, the words had been bouncing around in my head. And I knew if I didn't get them out... they'd be bouncing endlessly, so I did. "We pour out our miseries, and God just hears a melody." those are the words that jumped out to me. God wants to hear our miseries... we all worry that the prayers we pray aren't what God wants them to be. Just let it go and pray from your heart... whether that means pouring out your miseries or pouring out your hallelujahs, they are all a pleasing sight to the Lord. The Lord wants us to have a fellowship with Him... a fellowship that grows. And in my experience, you cannot have a growing fellowship with anyone unless you tell each other everything... and rely on each other in every circumstance. Simply from talking, your relationship is bound to grow, in a way never imaginable. This song focuses on telling God the miseries in our life, but also we are to tell God the hallelujahs... we are to thank Him for everything He has entrusted us with. Whether that is simply the breath of life or whether it be all the tiny things that happen in day to day life. The Lord loves His children and He wants His children to be able to be with Him in the end. Let's start working on it today. How hard can it be to simply be open and truthful to our heavenly father? It's not like He doesn't already know what's in our hearts.

(Psalm 139:1-4 O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord.)

Here is a link to the song above. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOHJghBU0XA (Better Than A Hallelujah)

Proverbs

 I went through all of Proverbs in my Bible and this is each and every verse I have marked, highlighted, or circled. I hope they can help you like they have helped me time and time again.

Proverbs 1:1

The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

Proverbs 1:4-5

For giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young—let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—

Proverbs 1:8

Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching.

Proverbs 1:22

How long will you simple ones love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 4:13

Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.

Proverbs 8:34-36

Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. But whoever fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death.

Proverbs 9:4

“Let all who are simple come in here!” she says to those who lack judgment.

Proverbs 9:7-10

Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse. Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you. Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning.

Proverbs 10:4

Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.

Proverbs 10:8-10

The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin. The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out. He who winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

Proverbs 10:17

He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

Proverbs 10:19

When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.

Proverbs 10:25

When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever.

Proverbs 10:27

The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

Proverbs 11:21

Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.

Proverbs 11:27

He who seeks good finds goodwill, but evil comes to him who searches for it.

Proverbs 12:24

Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

Proverbs 13:3

He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.

Proverbs 13:9-11

The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.

Proverbs 13:12-13

Hope deferred makes the heart sick but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.

Proverbs 13:24

He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.

Proverbs 14:15

A simple man believes anything but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 15:4

The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 15:8

The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright please him.

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.

15:27 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 16:5

The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 16:18

Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

Proverbs 16:23

A wise man’s heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.

Proverbs 19:11

A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.

Proverbs 21:4

Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin!

Proverbs 21:23

He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity.

Proverbs 22:1

A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

Proverbs 22:5

In the paths of the wicked lie thorns and snares, but he who guards his soul stays far from them.

Proverbs 22:12

The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

Proverbs 22:15

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.

Proverbs 22:17-18

Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips.

Proverbs 22:24-25

Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn his ways and get yourself ensnared.

Proverbs 22:26-27

Do not be a man who strikes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you.

Proverbs 23:5

Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.

Proverbs 23:9

Do not speak to a fool, for he will scorn the wisdom of your words.

Proverbs 23:12

Apply your heart to instruction and you ears to words of knowledge.

Proverbs 23:17

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.

Proverbs 25:17

Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house—too much of you, and he will hate you.

Proverbs 25:21-21

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head and the Lord will reward you.

Proverbs 26:7

Like a lame man’s legs that hang limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

Proverbs 26:27

If a man digs a pit, he will fall into it: if a man rolls a stone, it will roll back on him.

Proverbs 27:1-2

Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.

Proverbs 27:14

If a man loudly blesses his neighbor early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse.

Proverbs 27:17

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

Proverbs 28:3

A ruler who oppresses the poor is like as driving rain that leaves no crops.

Proverbs 28:14

Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

Proverbs 28:26

He who trust in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

Proverbs 29:1

A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.

Proverbs 29:6

An evil man is snared by his own sin, but a righteous one can sing and be glad.

Proverbs 29:13

The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.

Proverbs 29:15

The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

Proverbs 29:23

A man’s pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.

Proverbs 29:25

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trust in the Lord is kept safe.

Proverbs 30:1

The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an oracle

Proverbs 30:6

Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.