Music Monday: “Won’t Start Now” by Seph Schlueter
by Debbie Waltz
Wishing safety for my readers amid the recent US winter storm. While I’m not a fan of severe storms, they’ve given me a chance to pause and recharge for a couple of days. Recently, I’ve had many doctor’s visits and have been out and about quite a bit. I’ve also been finalizing details for my book cover; it’s been a long process, but I can finally say I like the title and cover we came up with since my original one was too long. I have a meeting with a marketing consultant where I intend to ask her when I can or should start releasing sneak peeks to my readers/followers.
Although there are many positive developments, I can’t shake this feeling of inadequacy. I’m going through a tough time, even though I have many good things. Yet, God has consistently remained faithful. As Psalms 27:13- 14 remind us, “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” (NIV). Even though God’s actions stem from His love for us, they also serve to maintain the consistency of His character.
Even though we are not perfect, God chooses to work with us to fulfill His purpose. Why? The answer is twofold. To begin with, the experiences we go through shape our hearts, with the ultimate purpose of guiding us toward a more Christ-like existence. Second, He knows His power will be on display through our weaknesses and He will get the glory (2 Corinthians 12:9)
The song “Won’t Start Now” reinforces the message of God’s faithfulness to Christians. Schleuter encourages the audience to trust that God is in charge of every detail of their lives, even something as seemingly small as the sun shining. He argues that the divine care which extends to the sun would undoubtedly also be directed towards His followers. He reminds Christians that they are never alone and never forsaken.Moses encourages the Israelites to stand firm and believe in God; we should do the same. Deuteronomy 31:8 says: “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
You can access the song here