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One Sunday, when I was sixteen, I felt awful. The night before, I had a massive falling-out with some of my only friends, which left me feeling more alone than ever.

So, when I went to church that day, I wanted to leave before worship started. I longed for bedsheets and sad music on repeat. Then, as the worship band started the first song, my dad started singing with a bassy and obnoxiously loud voice filled with vibrato.

I have heard my dad's "singing voice" for years. Yet, on that day, when my dad reached for a high note with an off-key belt, I started laughing and asked him, "Why do you always sing so loud?"

To my surprise, my dad laughed with me and responded, "I guess, sometimes, that's all I can do."

The older you get, the more you realize that sorrow and struggle are everywhere. But, when you find yourself knee-deep in the misfortunes of this world, turn to God, and he will fill you with his music.

Today, no matter your struggles, pray to God and ask him to fill you with music, laughter, and joy.

Written by Caleb, age 22 from Carbondale, Illinois, USA