It snowed Saturday. We waited until the last possible moment, but we had to cancel. No way we could have choir members out in the inclement weather as it worsened. So for clarity sake, it snowed on both of our rehearsal days this week which means no rehearsal since last month.
I remember like it was yesterday. There was a time when I would be in a panic inwardly. I would overthink what songs we would substitute on Sunday, how the congregation would receive them, even how the choir would adjust to the changes and repeats. Now, after doing this for so many years, I can honestly say, I'm over that.
I've grown. In the 10 years that I've directed this choir, I've become more secure in my own decision-making skills. I've become more secure in what I've instilled in those that I lead. Most importantly, I've become more secure in the God that's in me. Sometimes decisions have to be made. I pray about it, put it in motion, and move on. Even when I wasn't sure, I've seen God's hand move and bless our efforts. I've seen God anoint us even when we weren't totally prepared. I've seen God use us when our attitudes weren't the greatest. I've seen God use us when the people we were ministering to didn't want to hear us. I've seen God use us with no musicians. I've seen God use us in so many different ways, times, and situations, that a little snow no longer panics me.
I've grown, I tell ya. However, if you've read my previous blog post, then you know that I still have this thing with nerves at times. Here's the thing about growth: it never stops unless you stop it. There's always more territory to be explored, more challenges to be conquered, more rivers to cross. However, every now and then, you must stop, look back, recall, reminisce and ultimately, thank GOD for progress. Celebrate that the things that once stopped you, now don't hinder you at all. Celebrate that the things that once stopped you, now only slow you down. Celebrate that the things that once stopped you, now only stop you every now and then. It's all progress, it's all God, and it's all worth celebrating.
Remember where you were. Celebrate where you are. Push forward to where you're going. Your past, your present, and your future are all important parts of your story.
I remember like it was yesterday. There was a time when I would be in a panic inwardly. I would overthink what songs we would substitute on Sunday, how the congregation would receive them, even how the choir would adjust to the changes and repeats. Now, after doing this for so many years, I can honestly say, I'm over that.
I've grown. In the 10 years that I've directed this choir, I've become more secure in my own decision-making skills. I've become more secure in what I've instilled in those that I lead. Most importantly, I've become more secure in the God that's in me. Sometimes decisions have to be made. I pray about it, put it in motion, and move on. Even when I wasn't sure, I've seen God's hand move and bless our efforts. I've seen God anoint us even when we weren't totally prepared. I've seen God use us when our attitudes weren't the greatest. I've seen God use us when the people we were ministering to didn't want to hear us. I've seen God use us with no musicians. I've seen God use us in so many different ways, times, and situations, that a little snow no longer panics me.
I've grown, I tell ya. However, if you've read my previous blog post, then you know that I still have this thing with nerves at times. Here's the thing about growth: it never stops unless you stop it. There's always more territory to be explored, more challenges to be conquered, more rivers to cross. However, every now and then, you must stop, look back, recall, reminisce and ultimately, thank GOD for progress. Celebrate that the things that once stopped you, now don't hinder you at all. Celebrate that the things that once stopped you, now only slow you down. Celebrate that the things that once stopped you, now only stop you every now and then. It's all progress, it's all God, and it's all worth celebrating.
Remember where you were. Celebrate where you are. Push forward to where you're going. Your past, your present, and your future are all important parts of your story.
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This is helping me sir! And I can definitely relate! Lord knows I can! Keep sharing...I love reading this! You are absolutely a blessings...
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