Episode 190 – Music for Prayer, Soaking Worship, Meditation, Relaxation, Rest, and Studying

Today’s piano instrumental interlude is called “Kingdom Come”. This episode is around 10:30 long and has a lingering, peaceful mood. I used my special group of solo piano and shimmering, warm pads to create this ethereal soundtrack. There isn’t a rigid, defined melody in this piece. As I improvised, I wanted to feel the sense of staring, in awe, at the mysteries and wonder of the God of the universe. I imagined a glimpse into heaven. I imagined the wonder of the colors, the sounds, and the feelings that we may experience in heaven. I remembered that Jesus taught us to pray, “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven”.

As you listen to this soothing piano instrumental interlude, allow the Kingdom of God to become real to you. Sense God’s peace, His Presence, and the awareness of His Holy Spirit as you pray, meditate, or worship.

Grace and peace,
Fred

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Piano Instrumental Improvisation Music for Prayer, Meditation, Soaking Worship, Relaxation, and Rest

I have read the famous “love” passage in 1 Corinthians hundreds of times in my life. It’s so beautiful, yet so challenging. The expectations put forth in Scripture about loving one another are high. Yet, if we can try to live with this challenge in our hearts, it is so incredibly powerful.

As I read this passage in my daily devotion this morning I was inspired to read it in several translations. I was deeply inspired by the Amplified translation. May it be inspiring to you as well.

Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured. It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail]. Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening].
Love never fails [it never fades nor ends].

1 Cor 13: 4-8a, Amplified

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“Day by Day” Piano Instrumental for Prayer, Meditation, Soaking Worship, Relaxation, and Reflection

Living our lives day by day is an intentional way to reset. With each passing day you have an opportunity to pause and consider what has happened and what you hope to happen.

One of the disciplines I practice is journaling my wins and losses for the day. I wish I could tell you that I was successful at this discipline but many times I fail to journal. Sometimes I confess them to myself as I lay down to sleep. It’s a great practice to do as you look back on your day. It’s also a great exercise to prepare for the day ahead.

As you listen to today’s interlude, take a moment and think about your personal wins and losses. A loss can be a challenge, an area where you disappointed yourself or others, or something similar. A win can be something great that happened, or it can also be the celebration of a good choice. Perhaps you stayed faithfully to your diet or exercise regimen. Perhaps you were faithful in your spiritual disciplines. Maybe you were quietly self aware of a choice to not argue or speak negatively about something.

These can turn into expressions of gratitude and prayers for help. They are wonderful ways to open the door into your spiritual practice of prayer and meditation.

I hope that you enjoy the interlude.

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