Music...a gift from God that will also carry over into our Heavenly Home. I look forward to hearing the angels sing. I am especially excited to hear God sing! I want to meet David...and hear him sing and play his harp. I want to lift my simple voice to our amazing God along with everyone else. Music...what an incredible gift now...and forever.
Tonight's dress rehearsal for the Christmas program at LCC reminded me of God's love and light in this world...through music. We were excited as we lifted our voices in praise to the newborn King. I watched the faces of the choir, the ensembles, the band, the children, the director and her assistant. Music moves us...as we glorify Him!
I also noticed the many different factors involved. Men, women, children, teens, married, single, petite, tall, soft voices, strong voices, carpenters, technical support, drummer, guitarists, keyboards, teachers, nurses, moms, daughters, dads, sons, young, young-at-heart, broken hearts, restored lives, sopranos, altos, tenors and bass singers. Yet when the music began, we were united for one purpose...praising Him!
I noticed something else. It is no secret that our community has faced much illness the past few weeks. Flu, strep, colds, migraines, allergies, sinus infections and other conditions have not been strangers to the Church family and choir. Yet when needs arose, folks united to meet those needs. Without hesitation, they helped one another.
I began thinking. Not only is music a gift...but an opportunity to share and serve Him. Through countless hours of preparation and practice, the program is prepared. Through compassionate hearts that love Him and each other, we are united in spirits, hearts and purpose.
Thank You, God, for the gift of music. Thank you for each precious life involved.. Thank You for this amazing way we can honor You. May the music You gave us...be used to give back to You...through us, among us and beyond us. This season..and each moment of our lives...are truly all about You!<3~thl
"If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it." 1 Corinthians 12: 26>27
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