I am so giddy with excitement and anticipation! Twenty years of frustration with a substandard instrument, literally retarding my skills; twenty years of praying for intervention have finally come to an end.
I have been a church organist for 20+ years but have just recently...very recently been blessed by God with a new to us church organ. It has been quite a journey getting it here and the journey will continue as we learn and grow together, the tool and worker. I will make art as I learn how to join the congregation with the organ to sing God's praise. I will make art as God leads in a ministry of music through the organ in His church.
He has worked this out in so many obvious ways; He has timed each detail down the the final seconds. Time and work continue as we get closer to the first sounds of the new organ blending with the voices of the congregation.
God is The Artist and He is blessing me to be an artist too.
Thank you Emily for your inspiration, I'm looking forward to reading your book A Million Little Ways.
I am so happy for you. You have prayed so long for this new organ and I am happy that your church members will get to hear you play it soon. Let us know when that happens. Will pray that all continues to go well. Happy Friday.
ReplyDeleteIt has been a long time coming, but it was all in God's timing. You were faithful in prayer and patience, He was faithful in blessing the church with just the right gifts. I am so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteI can 'hear' your excitement jumping out through your words, Julie!! You are definitely an artist, the organ is your tool, and the congregation will be your canvas!! When the voices come back to you, as you play for them, I just know your joy will be over-flowing!! I am so excited for you!!
ReplyDeleteOh Julie I am so happy to hear this!! Power of prayer is amazing!!
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