Recently I have been awakening at 3:30 am.\u00a0 Sometimes I stay awake until about 6 am, then go back to sleep.\u00a0 The problem is I am then disoriented for the whole day.\u00a0 This morning at 3:30 am I looked outside at the black sky brilliant with stars.\u00a0 It reminded me of an old song, “Oh how beautiful the sky, with the sparkling stars on high….”\u00a0 I don’t recall the rest of it, do you?<\/p>\n
Our choir program will be Sunday morning.\u00a0 We’ve had the final rehearsal, but I am not quite confident of all the music.\u00a0 I was sick and missed some rehearsals, and my voice is not quite ready for those high e, f, and g notes. On Saturday, I’m meeting with another singer who also has a piano in her home.\u00a0 Maybe I can be prepared by Sunday morning.\u00a0 I’m so grateful for my training earlier this year. Without that, I wouldn’t even attempt an f, much less a g.\u00a0 The beauty of singing in a choir instead of solo is that I can drop out for a minute and let the others carry the song.\u00a0 I don’t like to do that, but sometimes I have too.\u00a0 So do\u00a0 the others.<\/p>\n
Our drought continues—we have no snow.\u00a0 While it is easier to get around without snow, we realize our ground is dry and thirsty.\u00a0 It is a reminder that our souls are dry and thirsty too, and in need of the water of eternal life.\u00a0 Christmas music is a vessel for that water—drink all you can, and carry some to share with those around you.<\/p>\n
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