Two years ago, in the fall of my senior year in high school, I was encouraged not to audition for a choir. I was told the time commitment to the choir might prevent me from running my best in cross-country. I understood this perspective, but I knew that I couldn't be penalized for expressing God. Many times before, through the recognition of God's unceasing strength and ability, I had successfully accomplished what was demanded of me, even when it appeared to be too much.
The question is,
"Am I serving God? "
I had experienced the most success in athletics and the most inspiration in academics when I was rehearsing several hours a night for a school musical. The wealth of joy and spiritual energy that I felt expressed onstage had overflowed into my other activities.
