ANTHEM FOR ALL TIME

As the weather gets warmer and I find myself doing more outside activities, I begin to think about my summertime playlist to accommodate the various activities I have planned in the days and weeks ahead.

As a songwriter, I begin to think to myself what is it that really makes a good summer song? For me it’s a tempo that can bring both high energy and chill vibes at the same time Though I have my summertime favorites, it never fails that every summer I always seem to get hooked on that one summer anthem that I just can’t get enough of and can’t help but crank up the tune as soon as I hear the first few melody bars in the song

An anthem is an uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause The most recognized anthem that comes to mind is The Star-Spangled Banner As followers of Jesus, we can have a life anthem When we enter into a relationship with Jesus we make Him our life anthem and gain access to confidence to grab hold of our life situations and also intentionally build our life legacies

Romans 15:13 says “The God of hope fills you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope ”

When we do life and remember Jesus is our life anthem, it can lift us up when we are feeling down or even just having a tough day Jesus is wonderful to turn to when we start spiraling into our thoughts of doubts, fears, and thinking that does not serve us Jesus can get us through the hard times and give us direction when we feel lost, hurt or scared

Isaiah 41:10 says, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand ”

When we make Jesus our anthem for all time, it is important that we let Him set the tone for our lives especially as we meet new people or try something new or challenging Jesus helps us stay connected to our values, boost our confidence, encourage our self-worth meanwhile, helping us feel capable and energized Make a habit of checking in with Him throughout the day to tap into the benefits that He so graciously wants to give His children

Cody Carnes song “Christ Be Magnified” says

Oh! Christ be magnified

Let His praise arise

Christ be magnified in me

Oh! Christ be magnified

From the altar of my life

Christ be magnified

What is your life anthem building into your legacy today? Do you have an anthem of living hope in your soul? As followers we are called to make Jesus known Jesus brought love and light into our world along with freedom and new perspective so that we might give the lives He’s given us back to Him