Music

Today, my heart is singing “There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today.” I live in a part of the country that is very reluctant to give up it’s hold on winter. Some people like that, but I don’t happen to be one of them. Yes, winter carries its own blessings. My favorites are warm fuzzy socks and hot chocolate. But my heart yearns for sunshine, warmth and the beauty of growing things.

It was a joyful occasion for me on Saturday when two of my children presented me with the first flowers from my garden that had triumphed over winter’s cold. It brought a spirit of hope and joy to my day. Just from two tiny little flowers.

Now the weather here is giving in to strength of winter once again. The days are now gray and sadder again, there have been no more flowers. That’s why my heart is singing. I have seen the flowers, and I know that they will soon return again.

This hymn has four verses. Each is dedicated to an aspect of happiness that we can bring into our lives and souls. I’m looking eagerly for each of these.

Sunshine

Music

Springtime

Gladness

Why are these called out? Because they are very basic, very essential ways to bring joy into our lives.

We need more sunshine and light in our lives, given by the source of all light and truth Jesus Christ.

We need more uplifting music that touches the places in our spirit where we feel things most deeply.

We need hope for beauty and renewal through the atonement of Jesus Christ.

We need gladness and gratitude for the blessings of life.

Four simple things. On paper they don’t seem much bigger than the tiny flowers my children brought me, but their impact is lasting. Do you need a lift today, a little touch of sunshine, a little hope? Join me in singing – There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today!