A few years ago, I experienced a major MS exacerbation that required a trip to the emergency room and several days in the hospital. Despite numerous tests, they were unable to diagnose any particular problem. The prescription was three days of intravenous steroids followed by 14 more days of steroids taken orally.
I was released from the hospital and spent the next few weeks believing the end was near. I went to the funeral home to make final arrangements and prepay for everything. I began thinking about what I wanted my memorial service to be, including the music.
One afternoon, I decided to listen to a random shuffle of my entire iTunes Library, while taking a nap. I fell into a deep sleep. Recently, my dreams had been very apocalyptic but that day things were much different. I woke up refreshed with an optimism I hadn’t felt in a long time. From my library of over 19,000 songs, this just happened to be the one I woke up to. I believe this was God’s way letting me know He was with me and not finished with me yet. It has since become the song I listen to anytime I need a pick me up.
Do you have a favorite song you listen to when you need some inspiration?
This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. You are always an inspiration to me.
“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning ; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentation 3:22-23
Never equated these verses with this song, but in essence, they say, “It’s a brand new day!”
Thanks Brad, for the reminder!!
What a great post to read, Brad! Thank you for sharing. I have a few things I read when I need inspiration. Have a great, brand new day.
Beautiful! I can think back to certain seasons in my life when morning would come, thinking…It’s a brand new day!
You probably know that Bill died two weeks before Christmas and just 6 days before our 45th anniversary. I have been praying that God put meaning back into my life and that I find his joy again. Thank you for the reminder that each day is new and that we will find renewal if we but look for it in prayer.
No Brad, God’s not finished with you because you have to give us these posts to inspire us! I don’t have a favorite song, but like the random shuffle on our players, sometimes my brain picks up a hymn and puts it in my mind at the appropriate time!
For many years I worked with a lady who was very sweet, but always on a downer type attitude. She complained, worried, and whined about everything. She taught me that it was all about attitude and what your waking thought was determined how the day would go. “A Brand New Day” is definitely the attitude to wake up with everyday!
Thanks Brad. It was a beautiful way to start my day.
Brad thank you for this. I needed this today.
Your experience was a God thing! Thank you for sharing and for introducing me to the lyrics of a wonderful song.
There are many Brand New Days ahead!
Wow, Brad, amazing that you awoke to this song. I agree it was a God-thing. And no, God’s not finished with you yet! You are an inspiration to so many!
Amazing message.
So many times we must be reminded that God isn’t finished with us and each day is a brand new day especially in these unsettling political times. Your words are so beautiful & your song selections are like a fine wine and food pairing. YUM!