Thursday Evening Reflection

29 September, 2006

Last night we didn't do the choir practice as usual. Instead, we had a "music ministry evening" when we spent a time of prayer and reflection on just what we do and why we do it. I was so impressed by all the songs and lyrics (by David Kauffman) we listened to. They are all beautiful, sweet, touching and spiritual. Among pages in journal book each of us is given, I've found the simple-but-impressive words that trigger my spirit a lot. It tells about singing in church choir is not a performance, it's a prayer to God. So, it's not about me, my voice or us as a group. It's about God! We sing the word of God, and God wants that word to accomplish the purpose He intends. I tell these not to excuse myself that I don't have a great vocal as most of the choir members do, although I have to admit I am not that good enough. I sing my own way, I let it out just like that, or let it go with the flow. In the end, I believe God will take care of the rest.

Even though I missed my favorite tv shows, Ugly Betty (the premier show) and Celebrity Duets, I have no regret at all being in music ministry reflection last night. It's worth it after all. I mean "worth it" here is not about the desserts we had during the break, nor the CD of David Kauffman and journal book we got free last night, but truly it is about the self-reflection I've been through last night.


Ps. My favorite song is Feed the Forgotten Soul. Check it out here!