Short song: Rejoice in the Lord always

During Tuesday evening services on Iona, volunteers who are leaving later that week are sent off and blessed. On my final Tuesday evening service, the scripture passage was Philippians 4:4-9:  

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Bluebells, daisies, and sycamore trees on Iona

I have been thinking about this passage often since then. How easy it is for me to be anxious at times, but these words remind me that I don't have to be anxious, that any moment can be an opportunity to delight in God, that I have much to be thankful for, and that I am invited to make my requests to God.  

I've written a short song based on these words.

Click here to download the MIDI version of this song.