I had an awesome experience today...a little story time, so please indulge me on this one:
Today was my last Sunday as soloist at the Christian Science Church I work for in Wichita KS. It's not my denomination of choice, but the people there have been so kind and supportive of me throughout my college years and I love each and every one of them. I was approached after the service by a new member of the congregation. She wanted to share with me how moved she was by the solo. She kept gushing...not about me thank goodness, but how in those few minutes she felt the presence of God by His gift of music. WOW! It's not everyday that God let's a girl's deepest desire come true :) My greatest hope as a performer is to be a tool of the Master that he can use to bless others and bring them closer to Him. I have always known that God has given me a passion for music and a knack for it, but it becomes so much more obvious everyday that He is in control of the way it touches people. He never ceases to amaze me and He has definitely been showing off this summer by how He has provided every need that I've had.
Life can become so chaotic with schedules, demands, and obligations that we forget what a wonderful gift it is...and that it is a limited time only special! I can't imagine a more fufilling career than to share God's beautiful and intricate design of humanity with people. It takes my breath away. I never would have thought of myself with a perfomance career, but I find that I keep telling God, "alrighty...I'll give this a go" with every new experience and path that comes along. I was fortunate to understand early on that God has something planned for each and everyone of us and it is FAR better than anything we could put together ourselves. If you just trust Him to provide what is best, you will be amazed at the journey He has planned. You just need to be flexible to be spontanious, expect the unexpected, and take time for the little things. He teaches us so much in those small quiet moments and with those sudden changes life throws at us. I can't help but be overwhelmed by God....He is what drives me to do what I do and how I live. Even through the hardships I've had this summer, I find myself thanking Him for the struggle because it has made me grow a great deal and become closer in my walk with Him. Leaving with a Bible verse for the evening that sums up what I hope to be in this life.
"Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God;
may your good Spirit
lead me on level ground." Psalm 143:10
Today was my last Sunday as soloist at the Christian Science Church I work for in Wichita KS. It's not my denomination of choice, but the people there have been so kind and supportive of me throughout my college years and I love each and every one of them. I was approached after the service by a new member of the congregation. She wanted to share with me how moved she was by the solo. She kept gushing...not about me thank goodness, but how in those few minutes she felt the presence of God by His gift of music. WOW! It's not everyday that God let's a girl's deepest desire come true :) My greatest hope as a performer is to be a tool of the Master that he can use to bless others and bring them closer to Him. I have always known that God has given me a passion for music and a knack for it, but it becomes so much more obvious everyday that He is in control of the way it touches people. He never ceases to amaze me and He has definitely been showing off this summer by how He has provided every need that I've had.
Life can become so chaotic with schedules, demands, and obligations that we forget what a wonderful gift it is...and that it is a limited time only special! I can't imagine a more fufilling career than to share God's beautiful and intricate design of humanity with people. It takes my breath away. I never would have thought of myself with a perfomance career, but I find that I keep telling God, "alrighty...I'll give this a go" with every new experience and path that comes along. I was fortunate to understand early on that God has something planned for each and everyone of us and it is FAR better than anything we could put together ourselves. If you just trust Him to provide what is best, you will be amazed at the journey He has planned. You just need to be flexible to be spontanious, expect the unexpected, and take time for the little things. He teaches us so much in those small quiet moments and with those sudden changes life throws at us. I can't help but be overwhelmed by God....He is what drives me to do what I do and how I live. Even through the hardships I've had this summer, I find myself thanking Him for the struggle because it has made me grow a great deal and become closer in my walk with Him. Leaving with a Bible verse for the evening that sums up what I hope to be in this life.
"Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God;
may your good Spirit
lead me on level ground." Psalm 143:10
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