Allow me to explain.
For the past 5 years I've been heavily involved in my church's Christmas play. Acting is something that I've always enjoyed and getting to use that ability for The Lord is something I take much pride and joy in.
This year the program director asked if I would head up the play. I was honored. For the past 3 years I've been acting (previous 2 singing in the choir) and I loved the idea of getting to help see and create the vision for a program that has the potential to change lives. What I didn't consider what the stress, anxiety, frustration and anger that would come with the job. Satan filled my mind and my heart with all sorts of doubts:
- you're doing this wrong.
- that doesn't work.
- can I even do this?
- is it worth it?
- give. up.
But the grace of God saw me through this chaotic time, and made something beautiful. The dialogue, the music, the hearts of all those involved. It all came together to create this wonderful production and we were able to witness God's grace and goodness to hundreds of people.
I don't know how you spent your Christmas season. Perhaps it was chaotic. Maybe it was calm. Maybe you faced temptations and frustrations like me. Maybe you were filled with much happiness and joy. -- Whatever the season may have brought you. Know that you are not the only one.
Spending my Christmas under lights was a blessing. God, through the words of a character, spoke to me and changed my heart. As we approach this new year, I pray that no matter what struggles we face or storms we go though, that we seek God more and pray earnestly.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and pray 2015 brings you so many opportunities to praise Him.
-- Olivia
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