Driving around town today, I decided to pop in my Wicked CD. Not only did it totally get me through what felt like the storm of the century, but it reminded me of many memories in musical theatre. There is nothing like telling a story to a crowd...with music, costumes, personal expression and artistic interpretation. I actually told a friend on the phone that I wished I could find the time to do another musical, but I don't think I have 6 weeks to spare at the moment (hope I don't get fired in the next couple of weeks...that would make this blog rather eerie). But honestly, Wicked is one of those musicals that no matter how you feel, you pop it in and you come away wanting to take on the world.
This evening, I attended a collaborative dance performance hosted by DeWitt Cooper and Hermia Williams, friends from high school. It was great and inspiring. Most of the performers must have been middle and high school age. They danced with such passion and excitement...like they were so glad to be there, so excited at the chance to perform in front of people. And the music selection was perfect. So proud of DeWitt, Hermia and their partners in collaboration.
Both the Wicked CD and the dance performance reignited my long time desire to extend the kingdom to the artists. Actually, it was during the dance performance, when I was watching the opening piece that included four male dancers. As they danced, my heart broke...I wondered if they knew how much they were loved by their Creator and how much He delighted in the fact that they were doing something that was active and positive. I wondered if they knew what their purpose was and what they were on this planet for. And I wondered if I would ever have a chance to tell an artist that when they do their artistic thing, they prove to the world that they really did come from a magnificent and creative Being.
We'll see what God does (and what I do in response) to this burden. I love artists of all kinds, and I am looking forward to the ways God may use that heart to welcome artists into the community of believers.
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