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Word Filled Wednesday–A Melody of the Heart

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but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord,  Ephesians 5:19

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What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit?  If a man is drinking, he is possessed by the alcohol and you can tell he is drunk. In contrast, when we stay near to God through prayer, reading God’s Word and living it out – we are filled or controlled by the Holy Spirit.  This enables us to walk wisely and be separate or different because of the fruit of the Spirit flowing our of our lives.

One way to keep our hearts full of the things of the Lord is to mediate and speak God’s Word.  The Psalms, beloved hymns and spiritual songs put joy into our hearts and when we think on them and keep them close, they are naturally the overflow of our heart and are shared with others.  Who would not be uplifted by a portion of Psalms, or blessed by the words of an ageless hymn?  My Bible notes tell that ‘meditate’ means to mumble or to speak to oneself.  May we mediate all through the day on things that keep our spiritual tank full and keep a melody in our heart!
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  1. Miss DebbieMay 10, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    You are absolutely right! When I am working, I try to keep a praise song on my mind, humming it when I can without disturbing others. It does help keep my attitude right so I can respond properly when unpleasant things happen. Thanks for sharing this...I'm sure it will be an encouragement to many!

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  2. loriMay 11, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Ohhhhh yes...filling ourselves with that which is good...keeps us focused! All eyes on Him! wonderful!!
    peace,
    lori

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  3. From the HeartMay 11, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    There's nothing like being filled with the Holy Spirit and being blessed with the fruits of the Spirit. Your verse is a reminder that I should do this more often.

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  4. ReneeMay 11, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I think I need to sing in my heart more and complain less! Lovely post. Blessings!

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  5. aspiritofsimplicityMay 11, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I love this verse. How lucky we are that God gave us a spirit that can be so filled with his spirit and his love.

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  6. Alida SharpMay 11, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    having a song in my head has helped me get through some tough days!

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  7. PeggyMay 11, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Blessings... and how precious the music in this heart!!! Beautiful verse and melody... spreading such wonderful JOY!!! So now since I'm filled with the Spirit, I'm speaking others in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in my heart to the Lord... no this makes my day a sweet song unto Him! Praising and singing with you Joyfully...Fantastic way to full my day!

    Peace and JOY... thanks for your sweet encouragement,
    Peggy

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  8. betty-NZMay 11, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Great reminder. I love the photo with the heart and musical clef combined!

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  9. sharonMay 11, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    What a lovely verse from scripture Joy. Thanks so much for sharing it... I intend to begin some serious mumbling... :)

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  10. Joan HallMay 11, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I love singing praises to the Lord (even though I can't sing a note). Your post made me think of the song, "there's within my heart a melody..."

    Blessings,
    Joan

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  11. CathyMay 13, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    As a songwriter, that is one of my most favorite verses. I love your WFW. Blessings ~

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