new year-new man

Today I was the tenor soloist for Haydn’s Creation. I looked out in the congregation and saw at least 30 of my family and friends out there supporting me. It occurs to me. I AM THE LUCKIEST MAN ALIVE! I normally pray before I sing that I want NO GLORY, that I want all the honor and credit to go to the ONE who gave me a gift, but today I stopped and prayed several times during the performance. I thanked God for the singing going well so far, and asked for guidance through the rest of the piece, but I also thanked Him for loving me and the many gifts He has given me..especially the ones that were sitting in the audience. I go to bed a happy man tonight. peace