But at midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. 

Acts 16:25

Recalling my childhood, I remember times when I was hurt or afraid, my mother would sing a simple song to soothe me. Her melody seemed to remove any pain, fears or doubts I had. Music does that for a person, it's magical powers can turn a bad moment into a good one. 

Today's passage finds Paul and Silas in prison for preaching about Jesus. Severely beaten and thrown in prison with their feet bound in the stocks, they found comfort in the midnight hour bypraying and singing praises to God. Why? Because God moves when we sing praises to Him. If you continue to read on in Acts, you'll see that the jailer and his family accepted Christ in thier lives because of the witness of Paul and Silas. Their songs of praise soothed over the turmoil brought on by the wickedness of the men who cast them in jail. 

Has something of the world have you beaten and feeling shackled, unable to move from your circumstances? Find peace by praying to God and singing praises to Him. He is worthy of your praise, regardless of your situation. And through your praises, God can and will do mighty things, all for His glory, and shower blessings on you. Praise Him today. God bless.