“…Thank you for a voice to sing, ears to hear the music, each other, and your words … This season, we return these gifts to you in thanks…”
Those words were part of a prayer spoken by the music director at church last Sunday, as he led a full orchestra and choir through a beautiful service of traditional music. His words resonated, and unavoidably made me think of all things seasonally trite. But I enjoy the idea that developing and using our individual gifts is also an act of giving: giving back to God in thanks and giving to each other in kindness.
