Special Music

Today in church the message was about worship that results in generous giving. We were asked to "render a song" for special music. Well, the first song that popped into my head was one that I wrote (God gave to me) based on Mark 12 and the widow's offering. It would fit perfectly with the sermon (and later we found out the pastor was actually going to preach on that passage, but chose Luke 12 instead).

I was really nervous to share my song with the congregation because I have never really shared one of "my songs" with an audience before, other than my students. I was really thankful that God has provided this church that I can share my songs with. I truly have the desire to teach people God's truth through music! My prayer is that God will give me eve more songs to bless the church and my students with as I teach the Bible through music.

After the service I played the song on my violin for a postlude while Nate accompanied me. A little boy ran up to the stage and stood right in front of me watching my every bowing and every note. Then another little girl came running from the playground to watch and listen to me worship God with the violin. I am still learning to worship God with the violin, but it was precious to know that I am planting the seeds of worship in those little hearts that are so eager to listen. Praise the Lord with music, praise the Lord with singing, praise Him with the strings!