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Beyond the Music

DAY 4 OF 5

Enduring Difficulties

In many cultures, we tend to focus on people in the spotlight. It is easy to think of their lives as glamorous and without pain or worry. They use social media to present only their positive side. They avoid talking about their hardships and downfalls. Kari Jobe, a Christian singer, took the time to do the opposite. She wanted to be open and transparent about her life, showing not just the good, but the bad too. Listen as she shares her struggles and how she made it through them.

Listen to Kari:

It is always important to keep in mind that everyone, no matter their status, has obstacles in their lives. Those difficult times can, like Kari said, make you bitter if you let them. She had to choose to open her eyes to the beautiful things God was creating. She made the choice to see the beauty alongside the pain. She chose to grow from those moments and trust that God had bigger plans.

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  • Think about the negative things you have been through in your life. How have those experiences shaped you?
  • Can you identify the good things that came from those moments?
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Beyond the Music

Music is a resounding theme throughout all Scripture. The Psalms have provided us with lyrics for hundreds of songs. Christian musicians help to draw us into God’s presence through praise and worship music. This five-day devotional tells some of the backstories behind the artists and how God is at work in their lives. Featuring Lauren Daigle, David Crowder, Trip Lee, Kari Jobe and Matthew West.

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