Our boys both recently auditioned at a local playhouse for "The King and I". It was a stretch for them to audition. They have friends that act and they love to perform in different capacities, so we gave it a shot. Boy, were they nervous! They entered the tryout building and stood before a group of strangers and sang their songs. They were very quiet and timid about it all. When they came out, they both decided that they do not enjoy singing. Think the stress of the audition affected their perception at all?!
I am thankful for our friends who are godly examples in our lives. They had researched the script for "The King and I" and found that there were different times during the show when the cast must bow and say something along the lines of worshiping Buddha. (or buddha--lowercase, as I prefer). After a short discussion, Dave and I decided that we were not interested in our kids beginning their theater career by declaring to worship any other than the one true God. We especially didn't want this tied up with the excitement of being on stage, repeating the phrase multiple times throughout practices and performances, and then being rewarded for it night after night by the applause of the crowds. We felt that this would send very conflicting messages to them.
So yesterday we got a phonecall that led to an offer to be in the show. It was a tough choice...but we held to our convictions. I am praying that this real life situation will teach our children that there are things in life that we will not compromise on. There is nothing worth compromising our devotion to the only real and true King. He is the True Treasure. He is the King. He alone is worthy of our worship. And He is so sweet...so good...so faithful.
Interestingly, it is easier to say no to this blatant expression of "other-worship" than it is to realize the subtle ways that I worship other things. Do I place food at a higher place than it should hold? Does the amount of time I take trying to look good speak to where my heart is?How about my favorite t.v. show? Hmmm...humility.... God, I am a work in progress. Make me pleasing unto You, I pray.
I am thankful for our friends who are godly examples in our lives. They had researched the script for "The King and I" and found that there were different times during the show when the cast must bow and say something along the lines of worshiping Buddha. (or buddha--lowercase, as I prefer). After a short discussion, Dave and I decided that we were not interested in our kids beginning their theater career by declaring to worship any other than the one true God. We especially didn't want this tied up with the excitement of being on stage, repeating the phrase multiple times throughout practices and performances, and then being rewarded for it night after night by the applause of the crowds. We felt that this would send very conflicting messages to them.
So yesterday we got a phonecall that led to an offer to be in the show. It was a tough choice...but we held to our convictions. I am praying that this real life situation will teach our children that there are things in life that we will not compromise on. There is nothing worth compromising our devotion to the only real and true King. He is the True Treasure. He is the King. He alone is worthy of our worship. And He is so sweet...so good...so faithful.
Interestingly, it is easier to say no to this blatant expression of "other-worship" than it is to realize the subtle ways that I worship other things. Do I place food at a higher place than it should hold? Does the amount of time I take trying to look good speak to where my heart is?How about my favorite t.v. show? Hmmm...humility.... God, I am a work in progress. Make me pleasing unto You, I pray.
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