My Heart's Ovation.

As some of you may know or remember, tomorrow marks two weeks since my french horn went missing. This past week as been rough and wonderful all at the same time. I've broke down many times, but I still give God all the glory and praise for everything that I do. Without Christ as my Savior, I have no idea where I would be. I'm still not exactly where I need to be, but I know I can get there through Him.

Well, I do have a story to tell (as many people do on blogs). My high school band director texted me this past Wednesday asking to see me when I came home for the weekend. Of course, I was eager to and we set up a time and all that. He, his wife, my middle school band director/cousin, my mom, and I all met for lunch today at 1. They all wanted to know how my college experience was going and it was a great time being able to talk with them. He then brought up the story of my horn. I told him everything that had happened and how it all folded out and he just gave me the normal weird-face he usually gives. 

Going on, he told me about this person who came into his office earlier this week, who had heard about my horn. They wondered what they could do to help me with my situation. My band director told him that a new horn would cost roughly $6000. This anonymous person then proceeded to write a check and told my band director to buy me a brand new french horn. Apparently, this person knew me and had seen the things I had done throughout high school and the rest of my life. They said they knew I would use a french horn to glorify God with my talents. 

Brand new, the same type as my old one.

So here I am, awestruck, amazed at the generosity and care of this anonymous giver. I may never know who you are, but I thank you so much and I will do my best to use this new horn for the Lord. I got my horn back just not in a way I ever expected. Prayer is definitely a powerful thing. 

To all of my readers, I ask that as you go throughout life you make wise decisions and make an effort to change the world and be a light and a witness. This anonymous giver saw what I had done and what I had given to the Lord and they felt the need to give to me because I somehow impacted them. As Christ-followers, we have the power and influence to shake this world and turn it upside down. In everything you do, glorify God in everything and make a powerful impact.

"My heart's ovation, Yours forever

I will sing, sing Your praise

Let every nation under heaven

Shout Your name, sing Your praise"

Symphony, Chris Tomlin