To "We Believe": Tech Week

Dear PrayZchoir,

If this is a jumble of words then that's just because I'm a jumble of emotions right now. Months I've spent with you all preparing for this musical, and now tomorrow's the day. I've always seen my role in this as supporting you guys, building you up, and tomorrow I step back and let you live what you've learned.

It's funny how you don't stop learning on this side of the stage. 

Sometimes it means learning that maybe what you really love isn't just writing, but students.
Sometimes it means learning that you actually enjoy the chaos a little bit, but at times you have to find a way to rein things in while still being true to your character.
Sometimes it means learning that the best way to be a leader is by serving.
Sometimes it means learning that it's really hard to write about this because putting love into words is difficult, if not impossible.

I really love you guys, choir. You have no idea. And even though I don't really say it, I hope you've seen that I do everything I can to show you. I am so proud of how you guys have worked hard and grown these past few months, and I still can't believe that I actually got to do this with you. You are all incredible, astounding, people, and I'm being completely honest when I say that I see Christ in you all.

I see His heart in the way that you care about each other (we are the church after all), the way that you've shown such kindness and grace to me, the way you work hard and keep a good attitude even when things get crazy.

I see His joy in the way that you make me laugh (all. the. time.), the way that you worship, and the way that you interact with each other.

So choir, tomorrow when you're trying to remember your lines, not knock the box of lucky charms off the stage, and sway at the same time, remember:

Christ is with us. He is in us. He has plans for this musical that are way better than anything we could dream up.

And here's the thing, the church (that's us), is the family of God. We're family. And our job on earth is to tell other people the Gospel: to invite our friends, our neighbors, our enemies, people all over the world to meet our Father, and join the family. Tomorrow, this musical is an invitation to come home, to be born again and adopted into this big, beautiful family. Which means that even when the last note is sung, the story isn't over because we've got work to do-together- and we're headed home- to Him. 

We've got Him, and we've got each other. Sounds pretty sweet to me. 
So, choir, let's do this. Together.

Love, Rebecca.