VOICE OF TRUTH FOR TODAY
Heartbeat Song
I’ve always loved worshiping God through music. Singing, drums, guitar—music has been part of my journey with Him for years. But when I began creating a painting called Heartbeat Song, the Holy Spirit invited me to experience worship in a different way.
He led me to “sing paint.”
What a joyful experience! As I created, I sensed the Lord showing me His desire for our hearts to beat as one in worship. His heartbeat was drawing us closer, inviting us into a deeper relationship with Him.
He is the center. We simply need to listen. And in that listening, there is freedom. What I didn’t realize was how personally this painting would speak to someone else.
Bob and a close friend were both experiencing serious heart problems. When Bob saw Heartbeat Song, he immediately thought of their EKG readings. The lines and movement across the canvas reminded him of their irregular heartbeats. But he saw something more.
The painting became a reminder that God was watching over both of them.
Bob wanted to purchase it for his friend, but the opportunity didn’t come together immediately. Eight months later, God opened a door for his wife, Candy, to arrange a trade with me for the artwork.
For Bob’s birthday, Candy surprised him with the painting. He wept. Candy believed the Holy Spirit had prompted her to purchase it earlier, and she was grateful to participate in the timing of this meaningful gift.
Today, Heartbeat Song hangs above Bob’s dresser, a treasured reminder of God’s loving care. Psalm 139:3 reminds us that God is familiar with all our ways. He knows our struggles, sees our circumstances, and remains present through every season.
Sometimes He uses something unexpected—even a painting—to remind us of His love.
What might God be inviting you to create, share, or surrender so someone else can experience His heart?
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Excerpt from Voice of Truth Magazine
“Kingdom Visions” by Lisa Kirk