The Sweet Sounds From a Tuned Piano

SURPRISE!!! Happy Birthday, Payton! Yesterday was my #3 grandson's (in order of birth-dates) 16th birthday. That morning, I sent him a text that said, "I wish I were there to celebrate your birthday today, but we'll make up for it while we're fishing next week!" So, it was a big surprise when he came home from spending the night with a friend and saw me. I loved the outdoor decor' that made this day a really big deal for him.

What was an even bigger surprise than his Nana and the yard decor', was the gift his Mom and Dad gave him....a new ebony baby grand piano. Payton is a gifted pianist and though he's had a lovely antique baby grand, the sound and touch of this one takes his gift to a whole new level. The piano was delivered yesterday morning before Payton came home and when the technician played it, there was a key slightly off, so we watched him take the piano completely apart. It was quite the sight -- we'd never seen before.

All those intricate parts, when aligned so precisely, provide such beautiful tones for anyone who knows the art of playing. But if one of those parts is out of order, as beautiful as the other keys are, that one makes the others appear out of order as well. Once he pulled all the guts out, made just the slightest adjustments, bada bing bada boom, exquisite tones came from that piano. It became a masterpiece of artistry and engineering in their home.

That made me think about God's masterpiece creation, you and me. When we are in "tune" with our creator -- and being who He created us to be, we make beautiful, harmonious sounds and movements. He takes pleasure in hearing our praises and songs of joy to Him. But when His creation is "off" -- like our attitude that exudes negativity, anger, complaining, crankiness or are just plain out-of-sorts, then who He destined us to be, is not expressing the creator's intentions for His intricately designed, one-of-a-kind original. That's the time we need the Master Technician to tune us up, work us over, turn us inside out, and, though it may be painful, He will create in us the ability to make the most beautiful music that will touch the hearts of those around us with His love, His joy, His peace. We just need to submit to the Master Technician. We need to “Let go and let God” come visit us. Ephesians 2:10 "For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago."

For We Are God's Masterpiece

Day 233 of Photo Inspirations -- For We Are God's Masterpiece
I LOVE this "masterpiece" made by the children of our church.  When I walked by it -- I knew I had my photo inspiration for today!

"For we are God's masterpiece.  He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago."  Ephesians 2:10.

Those kids get it.  They know they were handcrafted by the Master Craftsman with a plan and purpose for their lives. They know they are valuable and are His pride and joy.  Like the saying goes, they know they're special 'cause "God don't make no junk!"   AND, so are YOU!

When my two kids were little, they sang this little song:  "I am a promise.  I am a possibility.  I am a promise, with a capital P.  I am a great big bundle of potentiality.  And I am learning to hear God's voice.  And I am trying to make the right choice.  I am a promise to be anything God wants me to be."  And you know what?  That's how my little kids grew up to be big kids with promise, possibilities, hearing God's voice, and making right choices!

When we understand that God created us with full intentions of making a masterpiece that has potential and abilities and talents AND we DAILY reinforce that into our children and grandchildren  -- then we can trust that He is making us, AND them, into exactly who He wants them to be.

We have to be careful not to think that we're just clay that God is sculpturing.  We have the amazing privilege of partnering with Him.  We have a hand in the clay of this masterpiece as we coopeate with Him.  We can decide how it will turn out!  Maybe we'll shine with the light of compassion for the needy.  Maybe we will produce deep fatihfulness in trying situations.  Maybe we'll exhibit the humble smile of a prayerful, peaceful spirit.  Maybe we will create the next vaccine that will eradicate cancer.  We are God's  "good work" and He will continue to guide us until that word is complete.

Philippians 1:6.  "And I am sure of this, that He who began a GOOD WORK IN YOU, is faithful to complete it."