Today was filled with rehearsals. The purpose of this is to make sure all the teachers are on the same page and ready to teach the appropriate music to each student. It was such a fun time practicing with such amazing musicians. Everyone was ready to cover their part and willing to take critiques as they came. That's what we did almost all day: play music. This is any musicians ideal day! It was so refreshing and encouraging to work with these other musicians.
Later during the day I had a meeting with the other choir directors at this camp to discuss the plan for the songs we are teaching. There is one song that is optional and has an extremely difficult piano part. Both Abigail and myself planned on Shelby to play this one. But during the meeting she remembered that she won't be here. This resulted in them asking me to play. Not gonna lie; my heart plummeted. This is not the type of song that is easy for me to learn.
However, as I waited for access to a piano so I could start figuring it out (by ear, I might add) I noticed the ring I wear. I bought it for this very purpose but I wear it so much that I forget it's there. God graciously directed my eyes to the ring. It has the statement Jesus shares with His disciples about salvation being possible through God and not man (Matt. 19:26). While this verse definitely applies to something far more important than playing a song, God used it to remind me that I will accomplish this task with His strength not mine. It is a great reminder of how I am supposed to take each day, only with God and never on my own.
You, GO, NICOLE!!!! Will be praying for retention and added a abilities for this number. You will KILL it! Thank you for the story of your "ring". Blessed me.
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