Tonight I had the privilege of attending Christ Church Choir's Christmas concert (say that real fast, 9 times) with my friend Dani and her mom. From the first strains of the orchestra's opening notes, I was overwhelmed with simply knowing that this celebration was because a little baby was born...
Although there were phenomenal moments throughout the night, there was one song that absolutely rocked my world. This might seem strange to you, but I have been a huge fan of "The Little Drummer Boy" for quite some time because of one little line, "Then, He smiled at me." Love it. But tonight, I really heard what happens right before that line: "I played my best for Him." Now I don't know about you, but my eyes are filling up with tears once again. I am guilty of harboring my dreams and ambitions because I'm scared of not being the best at those lofty things I desire to be. I'm a perfectionist from way back. I've even held back my "best" from the One who gave me those dreams. I've tried to ignore them and I've tried to silence them by replaying the words of those who've told me that I just don't have what it takes to see these dreams fulfilled. But what if I just "'play' my best for Him?" I hope, with all that is within me, I hope He smiles at me. That's fulfillment enough for me.
LH
