I went to a fireside (a devotional/speaker) tonight given by David Glen Hatch. He is a concert pianist, one of the finest in the world. I was very excited to get to hear him play live (I have several of his albums). Dr. Hatch spoke about the worth of souls, and looking at life through different glasses. He reminded us that when we have God in our lives, then we are never alone. It was very uplifting and inspiring. And, of course, he played the piano. Aside from hymns (we were in a church, after all), he played two of my favorite pieces, by two of my favorite composers: "Claire de Lune" by Debussy, and "Prelude in C#" by Rachmaninoff. The reason he picked these two pieces is, he told us, that they were both written during times of great difficulty and sadness for the composers. It was interesting to me how the pieces differ so much in the way they express the grief and loneliness of the composers' lives. Debussy chose to display his emotions in a very calming and uplifting manner, creating a peace for himself when he could find no other. Rachmaninoff, on the other hand, gave a voice to his frustrations and any listener can hear the chaos in this composition. Both pieces, however, are ones that I've turned to in times of personal turmoil to find peace, release, and direction. I am so grateful to God for giving me music in my life; it is a great boon in times of sorrow, frustration, stress, pain, and grief. It is also wonderful to be able to express my joys and excitements in music.
Tonight I was reminded that I, too, was given some talent in music, and I, too, can bring this gift to others, to help them feel closer to our Creator and to learn/know/remember their worth. I was also reminded that I haven't done all I should to be improving this talent. The goal, then, is to practice the piano more often. I just have to remember what I felt tonight about my failing talent, and the desire to improve upon it, because it was very motivating.
I pray that by taking these steps to improve myself, the Lord will bless my efforts and increase my capacity to improve so that I may bless the lives of others.
Tonight I was reminded that I, too, was given some talent in music, and I, too, can bring this gift to others, to help them feel closer to our Creator and to learn/know/remember their worth. I was also reminded that I haven't done all I should to be improving this talent. The goal, then, is to practice the piano more often. I just have to remember what I felt tonight about my failing talent, and the desire to improve upon it, because it was very motivating.
I pray that by taking these steps to improve myself, the Lord will bless my efforts and increase my capacity to improve so that I may bless the lives of others.
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