# Sing Yourself Into His Presence

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Podcast: [Grace for All](https://stenobird.com/podcast/grace-for-all-6595211)
Published: 2026-06-03T07:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://graceforall.captivate.fm/episode/sing-yourself-into-his-presence
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Psalm 100:1-2 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into His presence with singing. As I have been thinking about this scripture over the last couple of weeks, I am reminded that my "star word" for 2026 is JOY. This word is to be a guiding, prayerful focus for the entire year. I was even gifted a bracelet that is engraved "Choose Joy". I really don't believe that was a coincidence. The word "joy" seems to be popping up in my daily life at an unusual pace. Being aware does help me see God's presence in my daily life and helps provide focus. I remember, as a child, this was one of the first scriptures I was asked to memorize. We memorized a different scripture each day in Vacation Bible School that summer in the early 60s. I loved Vacation Bible School. My teachers were fun and loved us well. As young children, I can assure you we made a joyful noise, at the very least a loud, happy noise. We were delighted to be at church, to be in a loving environment with our friends. We learned Bible Stories, made crafts, played outside and we sang! I loved to sing. I'm sure our teachers were glad when the day was over, but I'm also sure they went home filled with joy. I imagine, much like us children, they went home singing or humming those fun Bible School songs. Those songs were our way of worshipping and being in the presence of God. Maybe we didn't really understand, but those songs really had an impact on us. With only a gentle nudge, I can still sing many of those songs we learned. I passed them along to my own children, grandchildren and now I'm singing them with my great grandson. The joy those songs bring are filled with lots of emotions, feelings and a deep abiding gladness. When you sing those words of faith alone or in a g…

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