Bonus Content: Lamentations 3

3/8/2024

When you’re in the pit, sometimes you just need to sing something.

As a teen, I listened to my “angry music” when I was in the pit of self-loathing. You probably had your go-to music, too. Spirituals rose out of the pit of slavery. If you’re in worship on Sunday, you’ll get to sing one with our choir! And the Hebrew people leaned into well-known songs when they were in the pit of the Babylonian captivity.

Lamentations 3 demonstrates how the Hebrews leaned into their ancient songbook: the Psalms.

I can find Jeremiah leaning into at least 10 psalms. Read the chapter and see how many you can find.

When Jesus is in the deepest, darkest pit of the death on the cross, He also leaned into the ancient Hebrew song: My God, my God why have you forsaken me? (Psalm 22).

Music is an art that reminds us of the past, centers us in the present, and points us to the future… and that’s a gift from God we cherish while we’re in the pits of life.

Remember, you always have a song to sing.

Let me know in the comments what songs you lean into when you’re in the pit… because when you’re in the pit, sometimes you just need to sing something.

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Meet Pastor Tim

Tim Bayer has served as Our Savior's Lead Pastor since September 2019. He also serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Concordia University - Irvine, a National Leadership Facilitator and Resource, and with the Northwest District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.

Tim studied sociology, psychology, and theology prior to earning his M.Div at Concordia Seminary - St. Louis. He also is a candidate for an Ed.D (ABD) in Transformational Leadership.

He is married to Beth and they have three children. Together, they enjoy exploring the outdoors, experiencing culture, and pizza and movie nights.

T & C

3/10/2024 11:01:48 pm

One song carried both of us during a time of being "in the pit".
The song "Lord I Need You".

Another song "Battle Belongs" encouraged to fight on my knees and to sing through the night.

Tim Bayer

5/13/2024 09:18:50 am

All great songs! Sing through the night... often and always.

Donna Pincombe

4/20/2024 03:52:46 pm

Wow! That was a gospel for all followers: Instruction, caution, encouragement, direction, and tools of and for the mission. L

5/13/2024 09:19:15 am

Indeed, Donna. Hope to see you soon!

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