“He replied, ‘My mother and brothers
are those who
hear God’s word and put it into
practice.’”
(Luke 8:21 NIV)
I leaned
against the cinder block wall in the Morgan County Middle School Fine Arts wing.
Selections
from a Broadway musical resounded within the Drama classroom. Through the door
I watched 7th graders swing their arms and gracefully step in time
to the spirited music.
The Band
classroom’s walls echoed the school’s fight song. Tubas slightly out of tune,
drums miscued, and blaring trumpets gradually birthed harmony out of cacophony.
In the
Chorus classroom, clear, young voices produced a jovial song, muffled only by heavy
classroom doors. I slipped inside, sat at the keyboard, and helped bring
several rehearsed songs to life. I am honored with the privilege of
accompanying school ensembles in my community.
My passion
for music was launched the day I met my best friend’s antique, upright-grand piano.
Little did I know, asking for my own piano would result in weekly lessons and at
least thirty minutes a day seated at the black-and-white keys.
I dreaded
daily practice for five long years until my teacher recommended I attend a junior
high school where students were encouraged to accompany their choruses. As an accompanist,
hours of practice at the piano were suddenly a joy and still are these many years
later.
Excellence
must be practiced in order to effectively reflect Christ’s perfection. I
practice to read God’s word, pray, and obey His commands. I practice to be a
noble and loving wife, mother, and Nana. I practice to be a formidable Bridge opponent.
The axiomatic saying, “use it or lose it” is true!
As a child
of God, I will strive to put His word into practice today. I hope you will,
too!
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