Well, today was the day - the day of the last rehearsal before my drama class performs Twelfth Night on Wednesday, that is. Stress levels were high, classroom temperatures soared to ridiculously hot extremes, about a billion trips to the water fountain were made, excitement shot through the air, nervousness edged everyone's voice, and we didn't even make it through a full dress rehearsal. Ack! Of course we'll have at least one full dress rehearsal at the theatre on Wednesday, but still ... nerve-wracking! I'm really working on not worrying, though, and remembering that I'm not performing this show first and foremost for people - I'm performing it for the Lord. I'm pursuing my best for His glory. But on the other hand, as my dad graciously reminded me, what will happen will happen. So, as he told me, we can pursue holiness and the Lord's glory to the best of our ability, but the Lord is provident - ultimately, what He ordains to happen will certainly happen.
So let's pursue godliness, but let's also trust our future in the Lord's hands. He's sovereign and in control - what's gonna happen is gonna happen. Let's keep a balance of pursuit and providence.