I recently received a surprise gift, and am struggling to know how it can be invested. I think the options have been narrowed down to two possibilities: an acoustic/electric guitar, or a road bicycle.
The argument in favor of a guitar is that I believe my relationship with God is moving in a more personal, intimate direction – maybe to balance my normally cerebral approach to spirituality. I’ve tried learning guitar a couple of times, each has been progressively more successful, but it’s been almost a year since I’ve picked one up. Then again, I’ve never personally owned one. Maybe one of the reasons I’ve hit a wall is because I’ve resisted whatever might come of the discipline of forcing my fingers to learn the chords.
The argument in favor of a bike is that I get to ride with my two year-old, who has his own BMX-style ride with training wheels. I dream of the day we can ride together and take in God’s beauty on four wheels. It’s a bonding thing more than an exercise thing. But admittedly, I need the exercise too.
So what to do? Worship on strings, or worship on a chain?
worship on a chain. Life is only once. So do something with your family is the most important.