The Words He Would Say

I've been in a glummer mood the past week due to the current circumstances of my health. Right now I'm experiencing a pattern of illness that I have only had once, several years ago, and that for me was quite severe. I have been very worried as to what is causing me to be so ill. Those "episodes" of many years ago traumatized me, so anytime I experience certain symptoms, I have some serious PTSD, very scared that it's going to happen all over again. I have had a hard time dealing with it and trusting my Heavenly Father that answers will and He'll help me through it, whatever that may entail. My faith hasn't quite been winning over fear.  So I've been praying for trust, patience, and peace to get through it.
Today I had to drive to an IHC lab to get some tests done for this problem. I debated turning on the radio, as my head was pounding and I didn't want to interrupt the stillness I had been trying to maintain through the first half of the day. But sometimes good music helps my mood, so I punched the button and turned on K-Love. It was in the words of the song that was currently playing that the Lord sent a message to me:

Be strong in the Lord

And never give up hope

God's got his hands on you

So don't live life in fear

Forgive and forget but

Don't forget why you're here

Take your time and Pray

These are the words I would say

(Words I would Say, Sidewalk Prophets)

Only a few times as I've listened to the radio to a song that I have heard several times have familiar words jumped out to me, like a direct message from the Lord. It's like when you read a scripture you've read a hundred times and the hundred and first time it pierces you in a completely new way. It's the difference between seeing words typed on a page and seeing something like this:

Each line that above brought with it more peace to my tired and weary heart, more balm to my soul. It was what I needed to help me finish today with peace, and what I needed to get up and greet tomorrow, whether it comes with a calm body or a sick one.
I'm grateful the Lord speaks and goes about His works in many ways, including music. It sure helped me today.

Here's the link to the music video of the song :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t9u-LOa3OI

Words I would Say

Three in the morning, and I'm still awake
So I picked up a pen and a page
And I started writing just what I'd say
If we were face to face
I'd tell you just what you mean to me
Tell you these simple truths

Chorus
Be strong in the Lord
And never give up hope
You're gonna do great things
I already know God's got His hand on You
So don't live life in fear
Forgive and forget
But don't forget why you're here
Take your time and pray
These are the words I would say

Last time we spoke you said you were hurting
And I felt your pain in my heart
I want to tell you that I keep on praying
Love will find you where you are
I know 'cause I've already been there
So please hear these simple truths

Chorus

Say from one simple life to another
I will say come find peace in the Father
Be strong in the Lord
And never give up hope

You're gonna do great things I already know
God's got His hand on You
So don't live life in fear
Forgive and forget
But don't forget why you're here
Take your time and pray
And thank God for each day
His love will find a way
These are the words I would say