IT’S NEW YEAR… AGAIN
As I mentioned earlier in this book, I have always loved classical music. I remember playing vinyl records on my parents’ radiogram — that certainly dates me! And if you remember such things, then you are really old.
Every New Year, my mum and I watched the world-famous concert by the Vienna Philharmonic from the Golden Hall in Vienna. And now, that was our next stop on our journey.
Vienna is a beautiful city with many trams, like many Central European cities. So we all got on one and went to the Golden Hall. There was a concert on that night — the Mozart Orchestra was performing in period costume.
Having watched the New Year’s concert year after year, I had always wanted to attend a performance at this venue. And now, I was there.
Although we could only get standing places at the back, that was fine. Helen was actually offered a seat in one of the boxes. Sherry and I stood and listened to the music.
Then came the finale. They played The Blue Danube, followed by the familiar drum roll of the Radetzky March. If you know anything about this piece, you know that your hands will be sore — but very happy — by the end of it.
The next morning, we explored Vienna. We bought a picnic and sat in front of one of the museums.
Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to attend a concert in the Golden Hall.
Another item ticked off my bucket list.
Devotional Thought
I have always loved music, although I cannot sing and have never played an instrument.
Why did God give us voices?
Surely it is to praise Him.
The last verse in the book of Psalms says:
Psalm 150:6
Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.
Why should we give Him praise?
Because every breath we take comes from Him.
Every gift we have comes from Him.
How can we live our lives without saying “thank you” to the Giver and Sustainer of life?
People who have an attitude of gratitude are known to have a sunny approach to life. But it is even better to have a thankful heart toward God.
I am thankful for everything — not just the good times, but also the difficult times. It is during those times that I have learned the most.
When you woke up this morning, did you thank God that you were alive?
At the end of each day, do you thank God for every experience, good and bad?
Thank you so much for reading this.