This was my favorite chapter I have read all semester. The imagery Schultze uses about all of us being a part of Christ's orchestra was really an awesome image. As the conductor, God is directing us; presenting us with, or taking away opportunities, leading us down our path, and creating or taking away relationships that will help or hurt us.
We have the responsibility then, to make our song the best song.
We need to sing, we need to play, we need to dance for Christ.
I want to live my life the way my conductor wanted me to. I want to please him. I want to make him proud. I was blessed with the gift of writing. I want to use this gift to promote Him. I want to write to create justice, peace, and authenticity. I want to create change, spark hope, and motivate others.
I want to use my gifts the Lord has given me, and the skill sets I have learned through school and work, and live my life to the fullest.
And I will.
I feel so encouraged by the conclusion to Schultze's text. I do not want to be one of the people who tries to write their own score in the song. I trust God and know he has a plan for me (Jeremiah 29:11).
I am excited to use, or to continue using, the gifts I have been blessed with. What will you do with yours?
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