...with the Sound of Music!The Sound of Music, is pretty much one of my favorite movies, EVER! The songs constantly pop into my head, and I attempt to sing them... Suddenly, there I am daydreaming of me being in the midst of an adventure, in a place where I don't know what to expect, but I cling to the words of the songs I am singing and make them my own and I know that even though I don't understand what's going on or how things are going to happen, I am calm, because I am completely aware that "my heart will be blessed with the sound of music, and I'll sing once more."
Okay, so that was intentionally cheesy. But, in all honesty, The Sound of Music has for some reason been a constant encouragement to me for the past couple of weeks. First of all I find comfort in it. I have watched that movie since I was little, I can sing with it, I can laugh, I still get excited when the puppet show comes on, and I am convinced that the captain fell in love with Maria when he found her in the ballroom getting ready to dance.
Besides it being comforting, I can understand the uncertainty that Maria feels as she sets off on an adventure. She doesn't know what to expect, and she is hesitant, but she knows that she is supposed to go to help this family. I appreciate the fact, that the adventure is not only a risky, uncertain event, but it involves taking a chance and work. So many times people are looking for adventure, but think that those can only be found by doing something spontaneous and physical risk, like jumping out of a plane or something. Maria is willing to work hard, admit her mistakes, and know that even though she might fall that she can laugh and stand up for what she believes.
There are exciting things going on right now with me, major decisions that I have to make, and lots of uncertainty that has to be faced, but the awesome thing is that I am totally up for it. I know that whatever I do and wherever I go, as long as I am seeking God wholeheartedly, that I will make the right choices. While it may be hard work, and there will surely be challenges, it's worth it and the joy is overwhelming!
So, go watch the Sound of Music and be inspired. :) I've been watching it in Spanish, I love attempting to sing the songs in Spanish, it's special. I am fully aware that I am a nerd, but I just love it! Remember, that the plans God has for you are amazing, and though they might be risky, He will lead you, and you will walk in great joy and peace!
I will leave you with the lyrics to one of my favorite songs in the movie.
I Have Confidence
What will this day be like? I wonder.
What will my future be? I wonder.
It could be so exciting to be out in the world, to be free
My heart should be wildly rejoicing
Oh, what's the matter with me?
I've always longed for adventure
To do the things I've never dared
And here I'm facing adventure
Then why am I so scared
A captain with seven children
What's so fearsome about that?
Oh, I must stop these doubts, all these worries
If I don't I just know I'll turn back
I must dream of the things I am seeking
I am seeking the courage I lack
The courage to serve them with reliance
Face my mistakes without defiance
Show them I'm worthy
And while I show them
I'll show me
So, let them bring on all their problems
I'll do better than my best
I have confidence they'll put me to the test
But I'll make them see I have confidence in me
Somehow I will impress them
I will be firm but kind
And all those children (Heaven bless them!)
They will look up to me
And mind me
With each step I am more certain
Everything will turn out fine
I have confidence the world can all be mine
They'll have to agree I have confidence in me
I have confidence in sunshine
I have confidence in rain
I have confidence that spring will come again
Besides which you see I have confidence in me
Strength doesn't lie in numbers
Strength doesn't lie in wealth
Strength lies in nights of peaceful slumbers
When you wake up -- Wake Up!
It tells me all I trust I lead my heart to
All I trust becomes my own
I have confidence in confidence alone
(Oh help!)
I have confidence in confidence alone
Besides which you see I have confidence in me!
