Recently I was reminded of a valuable lesson. I thought about playing my piano, keyboard and violin. I considered Tim's trumpet and cornet. Our Micah plays two trumpets and two guitars. Our Rachel plays flute. Then I thought about how we each sing a different vocal part whether soprano, alto, baritone or bass.
I also thought about the guitar I used to own in college. I sold it to help with wedding expenses and never bought another one. Besides my piano, I was interested in violin, instead. Yet Micah enjoys playing guitar more than I ever did. I love trumpets and flutes but I don't have the "breath" to play them. Likewise, I am the only one of our family who is interested in violin. In other words, we each have passion, ability and desire to play different instruments. That adds more interests and opportunities to our family as a whole.
I began thinking. How wonderful it is to realize that God designed and created each of His children very differently. Some are short. Others are tall. Some are singers. Others are speakers. Some love to talk. Others love to listen. Some are funny. Others are serious. Some are planners. Others are impulsive. What a beautiful "symphony" God grants us as His instruments. When we allow Him to direct our lives, using what He has given us, the message...and music...from the Master...are incredible.
May we remember it is much more important to follow the Master Designer as He directs our lives than to wish we were like someone else. He has given us voices, instruments, abilities and passion to glorify Him. May we do so in unity and gratitude, as His symphony of servants.♥~thl
"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord." Psalm 150: 6
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