This is NOT a New Years Resolution.

I've always been a theatre kid and while I could spend a long time making my first post about how theatre has impacted my life, I have time and other outlets for cliche' nostalgia filled posts.

I really have this feeling that my passion for theatre is something God is gonna use to make a difference. Which brought up the following question: What if I spent at least one day a week meditating on the idea that God's plan for my art is bigger than myself?

I think of how self centered this art can become. It can so quickly become about glorifying and exalting one's self. At the same time, I once was told that there is no art more selfless than that ofan actor, for an actor is willing to completely give up one's self so another person may be heard. It's a tricky balance.

But the Bible says in Romans 12:6-8, "We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully."
Interestingly enough, my theme verse for my year comes from the same book of the bible. (Romans 12:2: Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.)

Last year, I worked on a project called the 24 HR Musical. I'll probably bring it up a lot on this so I'll spare the details now but as part of the project, I blogged weekly on the progress. I thought having a blog would maybe keep me accountable on this time with God over my art. It's not a resolution because I realize that some weeks may have multiple days where God's voice is quite loud on the subject, while other days may provide little to discuss. I'm going to do my very best to blog at least once a week on the idea though.

I'm hoping that kicking off this year with the perspective that I have been transformed and renewed, along with the idea that my gifts were given to me by God to be used, it's going to be an eye opening year. So feel free to follow me on it... if you want to.