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\nThree’s company  (Photo: Irene Bom)<\/span><\/p>\n

 
\nAs a songwriter, it’s such a privilege to write songs inspired by our shared faith in Jesus. And it’s such a joy to share my songs in my local church and beyond, also on this platform.<\/p>\n

For a few seasons now I have taken part in the 12-song challenge organised by resoundworship.org<\/a>. It has kept me writing songs on a regular basis, even when I barely had the time or energy. <\/p>\n

This month’s challenge was to write a Taizé type song. My song is based on two lines from the Call to Worship<\/strong> from our Advent service on “Longing”. Here is a recording I made yesterday, with some harmonies and counter melodies to give it something extra. Enjoy. <\/p>\n

 
\nMy soul thirsts<\/strong>
\nby Irene Bom<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/my_soul_thirsts_irenebom_with_harmony.mp3<\/a><\/audio>
\nMy soul thirsts for the Living God
\nCome, Lord, fill my longing
\nLiving God, come fill my soul.
\n <\/p>\n\n

Call to worship<\/h3>\n

inspired by Psalm 42<\/em><\/p>\n

As a deer longs for flowing streams,
\nso my soul longs for you, O God.
\nMy soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
\nCome to us, Lord, and fill our longing. <\/strong><\/p>\n

from re:worship<\/a>  (adapted)
\n <\/p>\n\n

From the blog<\/strong>
\nWhen hot and bothered<\/a>
\n3 Prayers for wayfarers<\/a>
\nTheme: Sharing in Jesus\u2019 ministry<\/a> [prayer sheet<\/span>]
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Three’s company  (Photo: Irene Bom)   As a songwriter, it’s such a privilege to write songs inspired by our shared faith in Jesus. And it’s such a joy to share my songs in my local church and beyond, also on this platform. 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At lunch one day I met Geraldine Ewen (82) who has been a part of the Lausanne congregation for\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "podcast"","block_context":{"text":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/podcast\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/children_map_of_world.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/children_map_of_world.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/children_map_of_world.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/children_map_of_world.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":13825,"url":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2023\/01\/25\/god-is-our-help-psalm-46\/","url_meta":{"origin":12389,"position":5},"title":"God is our help (Psalm 46)","author":"Irene Bom","date":"January 25, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"\u00a0 For some years now I've taken part in various editions of the 12-song challenge, a songwriting initiative hosted by resoundworship.org. The challenges and the supportive songwriting community have kept me writing at least one song a month. even during busy and trying times like vacancies and the pandemic. 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