God speaks

“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom also He made the universe.”. Hebrew 1:1

And sometimes His Son then speaks through unexpected gifts like the show Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist. My friend told me about it. How Zoe hears people’s inner thoughts expressed in Broadway show-like song and dance numbers. 

I, myself, think in song especially now during Phillip’s passing. I created a playlist after his cancer diagnosis full of songs that reminded me of him. And now since his death, I find myself processing most everything through those songs. 

The show, when described, seemed a lovely, even perfect, lighthearted, positive escape from my own reality. How was I to know that instead,  it would be a stepping stone through grief and not around it. 

Zoe, her family and friend, Simon, wrestle with the loss her dad and his. At first I was baffled. Why would anyone suggest to me a show about the untimely death of a dad? But I soon realized I needed this. Zoe and company, address the harsh realties of life with poignancy, candor and tenderness as they mirror some of my own journey.

This has been a perfectly timed balm for the harshness of my own reality.

It is good to see that God is still speaking.

Thank you, Marijo.

Anne
March 11, 2021