Hi, I’m glad you joined me. I thought I was going to write some more narratives for the poems in my first book,” Inspire Me”, but each time I try to write those narratives, I find what I consider more important topics. Just To Be Honest will help explain the importance.

Just to be honest with you…

My husband and I seem to ride one storm to the next. No, our weather in NWAR is not what I am referring to. I am referring to the trials of life. For us, family matters in health, relationships, jobs, etc., are foremost. Sure, we see some blue skies with smooth sailing now and then, but these attacks seem relentless at times. Does that sound just like the enemy to you? He strikes us where he can hurt us the most, our loved ones. I get down at times, but I don’t stay down. I am reminded of the promises of God.

Is there any of us who isn’t challenged in their faith?

Our faith in God really irritates the enemy, so he will work against us harder. And something the enemy doesn’t seem to know about our family is that God’s Grace and Mercy have us covered. Our God says, “He is made strong in our weakness.” “We are not victims, but victors through Christ’s victory.” “His promises are yes, and amen.” Scripture is full of encouragement from our Lord to keep running the race, as Paul said, recognizing that without Him we can do nothing of eternal value. So, I go to Him with my eyes set forward and praise Him even more. He has given me everything I could ever need. His provisions are abundant.

The next narrative I had intended to write was for my poem, “Song and Verse”.

If you know me or have read my blogs, you know how music ministers to me. I began this poem with these words because I know the source of music and its purpose.

“You gave us words, we write them down.

You gave us songs, we make the sounds.”

I ended the poem with…

“Sovereign Creator of the universe

May we glorify You, with every song and verse!

So there you have it, the source and the purpose. God, through the Holy Spirit, is our source, and to glorify Him is the purpose.

This brings me to being just honest with God, by referring to my notes from March 17^th of this year. Yes, this time I dated my notes. I am learning. 😊

Every morning, I wake up with a song playing in my mind. I decided to write down the lyrics. I typically play the song on YouTube, and I love the lyrics. So why not write them down so I can sing them on my own? On this day (March 17^th) Jesus Paid It All” was my song.

I hadn’t heard this song in years, but I was so thankful that it came to mind this morning. By the time I reached the last stanza and ended with the chorus, I was in tears. Good tears, of course.

“And when before the throne

I stand in Him complete

Jesus died to save my soul

My lips shall still repeat.

Chorus

Jesus paid it all

All to Him I owe.

Sin had left a crimson stain

He washed it white as snow.”

What a way to start my day and my time in His Word! Praise truly does bring Him into our presence. Psalm 100:4 NKJV “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.”  It has a way of making our problems seem so small when we focus on Him.

March 18^th Worthy is the Lamb” was my wake-up song.

CHORUS

“Worthy is the Lamb seated on the throne

Crown You now with many crowns,

You reign victorious

High and lifted up, Jesus, Son of God

The darling of Heaven crucified

Worthy is the Lamb… Worthy is the Lamb”

And I will end this portion with my song as I awoke on 3-19. The heart of the song says…

Jesus, Your name is power breath and living water

Your Spirit guides me to the heart of the Father

Let your praise ring louder, every day and every hour

Cause Your Spirit guides me to the heart of the Father.

He did pay it all. He is so worthy of our praise, and His Spirit does guide us to the heart of our Father.

Each morning, as I started with praise and worship songs, I moved on to studying my Bible. Oftentimes, following the songs, a teaching will come up that I know the Holy Spirit caught my eye with. Today was nothing short of incredible.

April 24^th, a song was playing in my mind, but also searching my heart. It begins with…

“You alone are my heart’s desire.”

I stopped and asked myself if there was anything I desired more than God. I asked the Lord to help me answer that question honestly.

 I clicked on YouTube to play the song, but the following caught my eye, so I listened to it first. It is a short teaching by Pastor Morris Mureithi on Grace Oasis. The topic was “When you get a song in your spirit, this is what it means.” Can you believe that?! You can be certain that I eagerly took notes in total amazement!

God speaks through songs. Three things it could mean.

1)He’s speaking directly to your situation. Psalm 40:3 “He put a new song in my mouth.”

2) He’s handing you a weapon. Some songs show up when you are under pressure. God is arming you! Sing it loud! Power! Release what heaven gave you.

3) He’s inviting you closer. Sometimes it’s not about a battle. God just wants you near. That song is a door into His presence. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Every song He drops into your spirit means something.

So here, my friends, is my song for the morning of April 24^th, 2026…

As the Deer

“As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longeth after thee

You alone are my heart’s desire and I long to worship Thee

You alone are my strength and shield, To You alone may my spirit yield.

You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship You.

You’re my friend, and You are my brother, even though You are a King.

I love You more than any other, so much more than anything.

You alone are my strength and shield, To You alone may my spirit yield.

You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship You.

I want You more than gold or silver, only You can satisfy.

You alone are the real joy giver and the apple of my eye.

You alone are my strength and shield, To You alone may my spirit yield.

You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship You”.

Now, honestly, I know He gave me a love and a desire for songs, and He is teaching while He searches my heart. I believe all three of Pastor Morris’s meanings could apply to me through these songs, but # 3 speaks closer to my heart.

3) He’s inviting you closer. Sometimes it’s not about a battle. God just wants you near. That song is a door into His presence. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Every song He drops into your spirit means something.

I hope this has not only encouraged you to be honest with others, yourself, and God by letting Him search your heart, but also ignited a desire in you to praise and worship Him every day. Remember, the source and the purpose. He will use it for good, especially in the trials of life.

Please encourage others to do the same, and if what I have written helps you, please share my website.

Honestly from my heart,

Reba