Christmas, what an interesting time it is. Often so full of excitement and presents, and if you're a church goer, full of the christian story. Things can so often get so out of hand at Christmas time, that all we feel like doing at the end is just taking the world's longest nap! Well this year God has been teaching me about gifts amongst other things. Everywhere I go "Gods gifts" seem to be topic of conversation, if that isn't writing in the sky, I don't know what is!
I have been opened up to the aspect of submission. God has given me a fantastic gift of music, but it was only once I submitted that gift over to God and what he wanted it used for, that it flourished. God gave us the greatest gift anyone one could give, he gave us his son. But I firmly believe it wasn't until some sort of submission was made from some party involved that Jesus' talents and gifts were truly grown to serve the people. The wise men brought gifts to the newborn, but it wasn't until submission into following the star that the gifts were given over, and had a prophetic meaning. From right back when Gods Son was sent into the world, submission of gifts were made. Throughout this realization that has come upon me, I have a greater understanding of why I have been called to serve people through music.
I hope this Christmas God revealed something personal and special to you, that you can reflect on in your life to come, and that you remember the greatest gift that was given to us that we would be given the grace of God. Merry Christmas everyone, and I hope a safe New Year to you all!
Grace and Peace everyone.
Wednesday, 26 December 2012
Monday, 17 December 2012
3 simple words.
I know I usually blog about my music stuff, but fair to say that this has been on my mind for some time now but particularly today.
The dreaded question nobody likes to hear when they know things aren't going as well as they could be "How are you?" But there are such few people that actually ask that and mean it. I know in the job I am in, I ask it to every single customer that passes my register not caring about the response, just waiting for them to reply and for my standard, "that's good". Why is it that society throws the question around like its nothing?
I have the privileged of talking to a lot of people about whats going on in there life at the time and I can guarantee that every one of those people wants to be genuinely asked once in a while, "How are you doing?" As humans we crave interactions, but above that we crave meaningful interactions where people actually take an interest once in a while, where for once those 3 words are more than a passing statement.
I'm not sure what I hoped to gain by blogging this but I know that since being more aware, I try to actively ask people how things are.
Grace and Peace everyone!
The dreaded question nobody likes to hear when they know things aren't going as well as they could be "How are you?" But there are such few people that actually ask that and mean it. I know in the job I am in, I ask it to every single customer that passes my register not caring about the response, just waiting for them to reply and for my standard, "that's good". Why is it that society throws the question around like its nothing?
I have the privileged of talking to a lot of people about whats going on in there life at the time and I can guarantee that every one of those people wants to be genuinely asked once in a while, "How are you doing?" As humans we crave interactions, but above that we crave meaningful interactions where people actually take an interest once in a while, where for once those 3 words are more than a passing statement.
I'm not sure what I hoped to gain by blogging this but I know that since being more aware, I try to actively ask people how things are.
Grace and Peace everyone!
Monday, 10 December 2012
A Performing Career...
I know it has been a while since I blogged, but I was on holidays! Yay!! Anyway, down to business.
Last night I had another opportunity to stare into the dark of the crowd with the powerful stage lights booming down on me. And again, it was another magical moment in my performing career, I had the privilege to perform with a very close friend of mine which made it even more special to me. However, this time on the other end of the performance things were different. My emotions were different, my physical symptoms were different, I felt different. You see this performance was the very last time I would perform in front of my former school body, my peers that had helped me through the difficulties of year 12, and of course the teachers that had been a constant rock and supporting foundation throughout my whole schooling life. Things were different this time. For the first time I came of shaking, and my emotions told me to cry, not be on a "performing high". I felt bizarre. I'm sure I will come across some of these people in my performing career to come, but it signified a definite end of a season. For those who have finished school, know the feeling I am trying to convey, for those who haven't quite got there yet, your time is coming. But It got me thinking, this is going to be my life now, I want to set off on a career of full on performing, and sometimes it is going to be a hard trot, but what would I do without the people around me that support and believe in me?
I want to say thank you to all you for even reading this blog. The support I see by just the numbers on a page is immense and I greatly appreciate it. I hope and pray that you will be apart of my journey, because I can't do it alone and God put people in my life and yours to support one another, to be an encouragement! I am excited for what is ahead, but also nervous, but I know this is what God wants for my life, He is the reason I write.
Grace and Peace everyone!
Last night I had another opportunity to stare into the dark of the crowd with the powerful stage lights booming down on me. And again, it was another magical moment in my performing career, I had the privilege to perform with a very close friend of mine which made it even more special to me. However, this time on the other end of the performance things were different. My emotions were different, my physical symptoms were different, I felt different. You see this performance was the very last time I would perform in front of my former school body, my peers that had helped me through the difficulties of year 12, and of course the teachers that had been a constant rock and supporting foundation throughout my whole schooling life. Things were different this time. For the first time I came of shaking, and my emotions told me to cry, not be on a "performing high". I felt bizarre. I'm sure I will come across some of these people in my performing career to come, but it signified a definite end of a season. For those who have finished school, know the feeling I am trying to convey, for those who haven't quite got there yet, your time is coming. But It got me thinking, this is going to be my life now, I want to set off on a career of full on performing, and sometimes it is going to be a hard trot, but what would I do without the people around me that support and believe in me?
I want to say thank you to all you for even reading this blog. The support I see by just the numbers on a page is immense and I greatly appreciate it. I hope and pray that you will be apart of my journey, because I can't do it alone and God put people in my life and yours to support one another, to be an encouragement! I am excited for what is ahead, but also nervous, but I know this is what God wants for my life, He is the reason I write.
Grace and Peace everyone!
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