When I was a child, we lived in the country and had a pond, which we swam in every summer.

Because it didn’t have a sandy beach, when we stepped into the water, our feet sank into mud. Let’s just say it is not the best of feelings, it felt gross. But as a child, I looked past it for the fun that was ahead in the deeper water.

In Psalm 40:2-3, David said: He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.

Focus for a minute on some of the key phrases in this verse.

1. Slimy pit: The word for pit means pit, cistern or dungeon (as in prison). David said he wasn’t just in a pit, but a slimy, sticky one. Whether we put ourselves in a slimy pit because of our stubbornness and sin, or if the enemy puts us there, or if God allows difficulties to purify our faith, we can feel like our current state is like a dungeon or prison. We feel like we our daily walk through life is a struggle, our feet can’t seem to get out of the muck and we are – stuck...

AllWorship has been broadcasting Christian worship music in English and Spanish for over 15 years. But we want people who speak something different to be able to listen to music in their native language. We are excited to now provide links to Christian worship music in nine other languages: Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and two recent additions: Chinese and Russian. We hope you enjoy this new feature on AllWorship! Click here to listen.

Some emails we have received from our listeners around the world….

Location: Unknown
I have been diagnosed with this year with cancer and overcoming it through Him via prayer and intercession from friends and my church members. It is so valuable to guard our hearts as music is such a powerful influence in our lives. Your mix of contemporary music along with contemporary praise is what I need to keep my focus on my renewed life!

Location: Michigan
I want to thank you for offering such an incredible selection of praise and worship music. I recently found you online, and enjoy listening in my office as I prepare sermons and Christian Education lessons. I've even been reminded of a few songs I hadn't heard in some time, and it has given me more ideas for our Sunday morning praise and worship.

Location: Kigali, Rwanda
I have been listening to the worship music while at work and it has really encouraged me. My prayer life has just become amazing. The worship music really stirs me up. You are a blessing.

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