Wednesday night at church we read in Psalm 77. Verses 11 & 12 say,
I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.
So after church we (Dad & Mom) were talking about the works that God has done in our life, starting back when we got married. Levi was born, then Jesse, and so on until now there are nine of you. We could have talked about the miracle of salvation that God has given us or the gift of Jesus’s death on the cross. We could have remembered how He brought us together in marriage by faith, and sometimes we do talk about that. All these things are certainly wonders of old for which we are continually grateful, but last night our focus was on you kids and how much we like your music (in spite of someone majorly messing up the mando tuning the other night and someone else’s subsequent (very vocal) grouch and the general melee about it, oh my!).
Yeah. So you’re a work in progress. Still on the workbench. We know.
Anyway. Back to the subject at hand: music.
God gave each of you musical ability. Sometimes we wonder if you realize what a privilege that is. Don’t take it for granted.
And like we’ve told you a hundred times already (at least!), God gave you that talent so you could use it for His glory and honor. We heard it taught so clearly Sunday in Eureka: there are two spirits in music: one is to exalt God, and one is to exalt self. We just want to make sure you kids know that we appreciate your willingness to use your musical gifts to exalt God. When you are playing at a nursing home for the elderly, some of whom don’t respond or show appreciation, rest assured: since you are doing it for others, you are doing it for God. And we know He appreciates it. We know because you and we are blessed every time we go. It’s a good thing.
God has also given each of you an appreciation for all kinds of music, from traditional hymns to bluegrass gospel to classical orchestra arrangements and a lot of non-genre piano duets and songs too. We both love to hear the music going all day (although Dad’s not around so much so doesn’t get to hear so much) and are thankful that you are willing to practice and thus cultivate the talents God has given you. Our evening practices are a high point for us as we listen to you produce beautiful music and classic sibling interactions (such as the aforementioned mando episode). You are learning not only new songs but also how to get along.
Thanks for blessing us with your music.
And thanks for blessing others with it too.
Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matthew 25:40
Keep on keepin’ on.
Dad & Mom
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