He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the LORD. Psalm 40:3

It hit me like a brick on top of my head.

This was it. This was exactly what I needed.

I needed a new song. A new song!

When I read the verse, I could not believe my eyes. How quickly God had answered my prayer. Could it really be this simple?

It always seems to happen this time of year.

Kids go back to school. I am left alone…again.

Honestly, it does not get easier. I don’t know who lied and said it does.

This empty feeling creeps into my heart and it feels familiar. Oh, so familiar.

I hate this feeling.

I know it well.

Summer is full. We travel, we play, we sleep in, we indulge on Netflix and lazy days.

School comes back and the routine is nice.

But, that feeling…it creeps up the neck. I shudder and I take a deep breath…

For the past couple of weeks, I have had zero motivation to read my Bible. ZERO.

Maybe because we had been out of town, maybe because I had been sick...I am not sure.

It was frustrating. I felt spiritually dry. As dry as that Las Vegas heat.

Every morning, I would sit in my bed and prop up on pillows. I had my Bible on my night stand right next to me.

I would stare at my Bible for a few minutes, not feeling an ounce of desire to dive into it.

Here is the thing...