Being in tune

When I was in band we would always take some time at the beginning of class to get in tune with another. Every person would listen and then play the same note as a solo against the tuner for a few moments and then it would be the next person's turn. If the instrument was too flat or too sharp different adjustments were made to the instrument like pulling a slide or adjusting a mouthpiece. And depending upon the day, certain instruments may have to make more significant changes. (On really cold days brass instruments had more changes as they tended to be more flat.)

Though it took some time, it made a difference for when we began to rehearse different musical pieces or perform. Musicians have to listen well so they know what pitch they are looking for and then try to duplicate that as best as possible. If instruments were out of tune, the piece would not sound quite right no matter how well each instrument was playing on the right count.

Sometimes in our spiritual lives we can be playing the notes and on the right count beautifully, but we are not in tune. Do we take time  regularly to listen to the sound that God is giving to us? Do we try to match that pitch or do we ignore it and do our own thing? What adjustments need to be made to be in tune with God?

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Lord, 
Help me to listen well to the note you are giving to me to get in tune with you. Allow me the graces I need to not only listen, but the ability to make any adjustments I need to so I can follow you. 
Amen.

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Simply a little pencil in God's hand,

Elizabeth