The Gift of Music (Day Two of #30daysoflittlethings Challenge)

It is day two of the #30daysoflittlethings challenge, and let me just tell you...I had some trouble thinking of something I'm thankful for. I was wracking my brain all morning, trying to come up with something that I know I am blessed with, and I felt a little ashamed. I really just wanted this to come to me. As I was sitting in choir class today, holding my sheet music of "The Hallelujah Chorus" it dawned on me. I am SO thankful for music, and I am especially thankful that I am able to spend 90 minutes of my school day in music classes (such as band and choir).

Those 90 minutes really aren't enough time for me. I could spend my entire day playing my flute, singing our Christmas songs, (no it definitely isn't too early for that!) and playing the piano. But, at the same time, those 90 minutes are the perfect amount of time for me to get a little break from everything else in my busy day. I can relax and let myself unwind. They give me the peace that I love so dearly.

My music classes help ease my stress and allow me to forget everything else (at least for a little while). They help me forget things like the test I decided not to study for the night before even though it is coming up in my next period, or all the homework I may have this afternoon. My music classes, and music in general, allow me to become lost for a few minutes in the day. When I have choir and band in my day, it's like taking a big deep breath. . .a 90 minute long deep breath, so that I am able to recharge and be focused in my next class.

I am thankful for the beauty music gives us. For all the adversity that is in it, and the power that can radiate from it. I am blessed to have teachers who are passionate about what they do and pour into us everyday. I am thankful that music can speak to my heart, and that it brings me constant joy through my day.

And I am especially thankful that I am able to praise my God with music. We can praise God with anything we do, but I am thankful that, since this is something that is so close to my heart, I am able to show Him that I love him through it.

Thank you for this blessing Jesus...