Acting

This past Thursday I attended my first acting workshop through AMTC. I was pretty hesitant as I do not consider myself an actor. I was even more nervous about the thought of having to do improv. I was hoping that I didn't have to do that part and could sit back and soak up any and all information that I could about how to act, and not necessarily having to actually act. Of course, the first thing they have us do is group improv! Long story short, I get up there and do my best. I go to all of the other mini workshops and I feel that I have learned a lot of good tips and advice for what to do and how to "act".


It got me thinking though, how often do you "act" like a Christian rather than actually doing it? How many times do you go through the motions and pretend to be the person who lives for God rather than making the right choices? I hope that I am on a path that would enable me to have fun with acting, but still be able to live the Christian life and witness to others through my actions. 


So, are you an actor or for real?

Cuddling

So this morning when I woke up the boys to get ready for school, Grady was not his usual chipper self. From the moment I flicked on the light he was fussy and crying. And I mean those huge crocodile tears too. I wasn't sure what was wrong. So I calmed him down as much as I could and he finally settled down on the couch and watched his favorite morning cartoon while waiting to go to daycare (or school as I refer to it). 


Then about 11:00 I get an email from the daycare saying that he is running a fever. :( I take off work, pick up both boys and immediately make an appointment for the doctor. Low and behold, he has strep throat. All the while, sitting in the room, all Grady wanted to do was to cuddle. He just wanted me to hold him and make everything all right. Even though he didn't have control and didn't understand, he wanted and needed me to know the plan and what to do to make it all better. 


It makes me think of Christ and how he longingly wants us to cuddle with Him and lean upon Him for help. He is our FATHER and that's what good dad's do. They want to help us, make things better and they know just how to do this. Isn't it great to know that there is someone who knows what needs to be done and you can count on them to follow through? 


So the next time you are feeling bad, down or in a place where you wish that you could just call up your parents or someone who knows the answers, just get on your knees and pray to the Lord. He knows all your cares and is waiting for you to talk to him about them so he can help. 


What an amazing feeling to know that I have a Savior I can cuddle with!

Workshop

This past Thursday, I had my first workshop through AMTC. It was a singing workshop and I was full of nerves and excitement. I wasn't sure what to expect, if I would get one-on-one conferencing or working with a small group. Turns out, that there were about 33 people at the workshop. They ranged from singer-song writers to broadway singers to pop singers. I was a bit nervous when they said that they were going to put us into three groups and then we would have to sing acapella.




I have been working on a couple of songs since my orientation. But I still don't feel comfortable singing without music. I not only had to sing in front of my coach (who has about 30 years experience in the music industry working for Sony!), but we were all in the same room and I had to sing in front of everyone. Now, I know what you're thinking, isn't this the whole purpose of what I set out to do? Sing for the world and spread God's word. Yes. But, I still have a hard time singing in front of people.




It makes me think about all the preparation that those in the Bible went through in order to do God's will. Some had studied the works of God for a long time before they went into the world, while others had no experience what so ever. This is part of that preparation, singing in front of others. I also prayed about in the very beginning that this was also about the journey and not the destination. What can and will the Lord teach me about His love and faithfulness along the way? I know that there will definitely be obstacles as I go, but keeping in mind that I need to lean upon the Lord when those come across my path and He will lead me through it all.




I can't wait for the next workshop and all that the Lord has in store for me till then!