Tell Your Story Through Journaling
Journal Prompt…
Music has been my source of hope and strength for as long as I can remember. As a child, I used to sing along with Herman’s Hermits and The Monkees for hours. Entering my teen years, I developed a love for rock music and listened to it every chance I got. During my teenage years, I gave my life to God and began listening to contemporary Christian music, drawn to the hope and encouragement in the lyrics. Over the years, through all of life’s ups and downs, I found positive messages in music that helped me cope with whatever came my way.
I never could have imagined how powerful music would become during one of the darkest times in my life. When my husband left me after 37 years of marriage without warning, I was stunned and soon fell into depression. Feeling lost and without hope, I turned to music—specifically, my favorite Christian radio station. Even on days when I didn’t feel like listening, I pushed myself to tune in, and it made a difference. The encouraging lyrics and hopeful melodies gradually helped me reclaim my strength and find the resilience to move forward.
Several songs brought me renewed hope during that difficult time, but one stood out above the rest. I called it “My Song” because its message resonated deeply with me. The song, “Praise You In This Storm” by Casting Crowns, became a lifeline. When the emotional pain felt overwhelming and I struggled to breathe, I would cling to its lyrics. When my song would come on the radio, it was as if I was receiving a gentle hug from God. Through my tears, I would do my best to praise Him even in my storm.
KathieyV
I wrote this post probably over 10 years ago, but I still remember how powerful that song was in my life. It kept me going, reminding me that I could survive the storm if I just kept moving forward—knowing that even though the pain and situation might not disappear, I could still hold on to hope.
Today, I decided to listen to that song again after all these years. I hesitated at first, worried it would stir up all those painful memories and emotions. But as I closed my eyes and played it, the feelings that came were different—there were tears, yes, but not the same overwhelming sadness from before. Instead, I felt deep gratitude for the words that carried me through my hardest moments and joy for how the song helped guide me to a better place when I needed it most.
Music is a powerful force—it can move us to tears, bring a smile to our face, warm our hearts, and make us want to dance. The right song can even hold our hand through painful times, guiding us until we find our way again. It has the power to inspire hope, and for that, I am truly grateful.