Friday, December 12, 2014

Prepare

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This week's one-word prompt is: Prepare

Ready?

GO.

This week I studied Luke 1.  In verses 46-55, Mary praises God.  This section of scripture is generally known as the Magnificat, or Song of Mary.  Obviously, this song of praise comes before Christ is born in Luke 2.

I like the idea of songs of praise preparing us for something.  I like the Primary song "I Wonder When He Comes Again," will heaven's angels sing?  I like singing Christmas songs to prepare us to celebrate Christ's birth.

So with that, I am off to play my clarinet as part of a community band - it's our annual Christmas concert at a local rest home!  I have to admit, the absolutely best piece we are playing this year is "The Grinch."  Next time you hear "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" on the radio, listen for the clarinet part.  Awesome.

1 comment:

Patti said...

I had never thought of songs of praise as a preparation for the event we are praising. I love it! And you're right. That is an awesome clarinet part. Making music at Christmas time is my favorite. Glad you got a chance to have some music fun!