a sweet symphony

I don't have much experience going to any types of performances or shows where there are symphonies, but I do know that the best symphonies are when everyone plays their roles extremely well and together. If you think about it, we are all a part of God's symphony. Each and every person created by God is unique, special, and has gifts and talents like no one else.

I believe we are all called to be a part of the symphony to play God's music. Equally and untied as one. Everyone playing their own special instruments, meaning we are all using the gifts that God gave us to serve him and love others. 

So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. For we are co-workers in God's service; you are God's field, God's building. 

(1 Corinthians 3:7-9)

Only God can make things grow. 

God's work involves many different individuals with a variety of gifts and abilities. There are no superstars. in this task. No super believers. No one who stands out more than the others. There are only team members performing their own special roles 

We can all become useful team members of God's team by setting aside our desires to receive glory for what we do. We should never seek the praise that comes from people - it is comparatively worthless. Instead, seek approval from God.

My encouragement to you today is to play your part. You are so incredibly special. You are capable of things that other people aren't. You have gifts that other people don't. Be you and give God all the glory and I can assure you that you will make difference in the world, but even more important than that, you will feel self-worth and fulfillment.