As humans, we have the tendency to call on God only when we
As humans, we have the tendency to call on God only when we think that we're in dire straits as opposed to cultivating a real relationship with Him every day. And that's what my music tries to convey to all the listeners - try to cultivate it every day.
The psalmist of gospel, Yolanda Adams, once declared with holy conviction: “As humans, we have the tendency to call on God only when we think that we're in dire straits as opposed to cultivating a real relationship with Him every day. And that's what my music tries to convey to all the listeners—try to cultivate it every day.” In these words lies a timeless truth, that man too often remembers the Almighty only in storm and forgets Him in sunshine. To treat God as refuge only in despair is to rob the soul of the joy of daily communion.
For the relationship with God is not meant to be seasonal, awakened only in crisis, but constant—a living bond that breathes in every hour. To seek Him only in desperation is like a soldier who sharpens his blade only when the battle begins, or a farmer who waters his field only when drought strikes. True strength lies in the cultivation of faith, tended daily like a garden, so that when storms come, the roots hold firm and unshaken.
Adams, through her music, calls the listener to this higher way: to let songs of faith be not cries of panic, but hymns of daily gratitude and trust. Her melodies remind us that the voice raised in worship during peace becomes even stronger in times of trial. A soul that prays and communes each day walks already in God’s presence, and does not need to search for Him only when shadows fall.
The ancients understood this well. They built altars not only in war, but in harvest; not only in famine, but in plenty. Their wisdom was simple: to keep the heart always turned to the Divine, for in constant turning lies constant strength. In forgetting this, humanity repeats its folly—treating God as a last resort instead of the eternal companion.
So let this teaching endure: cultivate your relationship with God each day, as Adams exhorts, with prayer, with gratitude, with trust. Do not wait for sorrow to awaken your faith, but let faith itself guide you through joy and sorrow alike. For the One who knit you in love desires not only your desperate cries, but your daily company. And in that daily cultivation, the soul finds its truest peace and unshakable strength.
TMTrang Mai
Yolanda Adams is speaking to something many people struggle with—only seeking spiritual connection when life feels unmanageable. It makes me think: how often do we neglect nurturing our faith in the quiet, everyday moments? If we made time for it regularly, could we find peace and strength before things become overwhelming? What steps can we take to make spirituality a daily habit, not just a last resort?
GDGold D.dragon
This quote from Yolanda Adams is a powerful reminder to incorporate faith into our daily routines. It makes me wonder—what would it look like to start and end each day cultivating a real relationship with God? How would our lives change if we sought guidance regularly, not just in times of need? Can we truly find peace and growth through this consistent practice?
NANgoc anh
Yolanda Adams’s perspective resonates deeply. She touches on a human tendency to call on God only in moments of desperation, but what would happen if we maintained that relationship every day? Could our lives be more fulfilling, and could we find strength in the everyday moments rather than waiting for a crisis to occur? How do we develop that consistent habit of turning to our faith daily?
LTMinh Le Tien
I find Yolanda Adams's point profound. It’s a reminder that spirituality shouldn’t just be an emergency tool but a constant source of guidance and support. In a world full of distractions, how do we consistently make time for this daily connection? What steps can we take to shift from crisis-driven spirituality to a more intentional, everyday practice that nurtures our well-being and inner peace?
CNThi Cong Nguyen
Yolanda Adams’s quote really makes me reflect on how often we turn to spirituality only when we’re in crisis, instead of making it a daily practice. It’s easy to forget that a relationship with God or any form of spirituality should be nurtured continuously. How can we cultivate this relationship every day? And why do we wait for dire moments to seek that connection, rather than embracing it regularly?