During a break in rehearsals a few weeks ago I had a conversation with a worship leader from Clearwater, Florida concerning the dynamics of a song we had just played. Out of that short interchange developed this interplay between the two of us concerning the dynamics of life. A topic we both thought would preach.
I suppose some might say I'm a bit overboard concerning the dynamics of the songs I lead. But I just love the rush of energy that comes from a creative arrangement. Songs need to breathe to come alive.
And so it came about during our conversation that our lives tend to flow the same way. The hills and valleys might well be described as the crescendos and decrescendos of our lives. The fact is, that if we're alive, and breathing, then we're going to experience ups and downs.
So the question is how much control do we have in the arrangement of our lives? Well we certainly have a say in our lifestyle choices. And maybe the most important area we control would be our relationship with God. There will always be those outside factors that we have no power over, but even then our faith will no doubt have a say in just how quiet those times are.
Proverbs 3:5 says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding." Sounds like God needs to have a say in the arrangement. Our part is determining if this is a collaboration or not. Too many times I'm guilty of doing the arrangement myself.
Proverbs 3:6 goes on to say, "In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." That's a crescendo builder isn't it? I can feel the energy rising and the volume building. I can see the light at the top of the mountain as the db meter heads toward triple digits.
Like I said earlier, I'm ever conscious of the dynamics of the songs I play. Now I need to be ever aware of the dynamics of my life and my ever present collaborator.
