Giving the Gift of Music

The kids and I had the opportunity today to share in some Christmas music with an adult foster care home ministry.  It was their Christmas party. We sang carols with them, of course, and Sister Strings and I played a couple of flute/violin duets, while Brother Brass played "Oh, Holy Night" on the piano.  This is the first time we've done something like this, and it was such a great experience for the kids to share their gifts with "the least of these."  That's what it's all about!  It was quite eye opening for them, and I think they will be very excited to do this again in the future, as we've been invited to come back for some more.  Miss Melody has already asked when we get to do it again.  She loved singing carols with them.

I was reminded today of how Christ demonstrated the epitome of humility by leaving the glory and splendor of heaven to take on human form, not to be born in the palace he deserves, mind you, but a dirty, animal- smelling stable...to be laid in their food trough (manger) for a bed.  ...And I think I deserve "stuff"... Boy, have I got a lot to learn.  It's not that "stuff" is bad, but that I think I *deserve* it sometimes... Lord, thank you for demonstrating humility, love, and how to give sacrificially.  May I never think more highly of myself than I ought!  Thank you for giving your life, so that I may live.  You truly are the King of Kings!...Like none other!