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Topic: Expose (08/22/13)
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By Robb Shultz
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Countless times I have stood or sat transfixed by the seemingly miraculous sounds of song so wondrously performed by one or many well-trained to do so. He, she, or they seem to reach deep into my soul and express melodically what aches to exit from my heart to my Creator or to someone else whom I deeply love. It seems that the only appropriate vocalization that I dare add to their gift is a resounding, though silent "YES!"
For when I try to echo their gift, all I (and those near me) hear is more cacophony than choral---which is why I sing singly or only in the company of thousands where my contribution becomes lost to hearing.
However, when alone, my humility (or humiliation) goes on vacation. While listening to especially heartfelt melodies, I will dare to accompany as if I were accomplished. Why? Because these are the sacred, private moments when I know that God is my only audience. He does not hear what I hear---missed notes and lyrics. I am convinced He filters out the myriad of imperfections and hears what I mean for the music to be: a lyrical prayer from my heart to His. In those moments of intimacy between Creator and created, it is my heart, spirit and soul that sing with undaunted enthusiasm. In these instances I am as unconcerned about tone and pitch as He is.
And perhaps this is why music will always be such a vital part of my persona. The accomplished musicians of this world provide a well-spring of opportunities for me to sing for my audience of One. Still, I look forward to the time and eternity I will have to sing even better then and there than they do here and now. What a wonder and joy it will be when my voice is perfectly mated and matched to my heart, not for my own glory, but for His.
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Thank you for this "straight from the heart piece" I loved it.
Keep on singing His praises...Amen.
God bless~
"Imperfection."
I typed too quickly because my brain wanted to say so much about your lovely piece!
Thanks again.
God bless~
This read as if it came easily from your heart. Did it take you long to write it?
Recently I was reading about certain words and the author suggested that the word however sounds better in the middle than at the beginning. For example this: When alone, however, my humility (or humiliation) goes on vacation.
Since I admitted to being tone deaf, I'm not 100% sure if it makes a difference, but thought you might appreciate it and be able to tell.
You did a nice job of sharing your story and I can feel your passion in each word. Maybe someday in Heaven we can sing a duet that pleases even the angels. :) Keep writing, I enjoyed this read.
The topic for this week--expose--is implied in your desire to expose a hidden gift of music someday in glory...but it's quite difficult to really call this "on topic." You don't have to hammer the topic home, but this might be a bit too subtle.
You'll be singing a beautiful song in eternity, to be sure.