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hillsbororiver:
--- Quote from: Chris R on March 26, 2008, 12:50:20 AM ---
I also agree, The further we journey, the rougher the road.
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Ecc 1:18 For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Peace,
Joe
roundbellygroove:
OK, Here's my two cents worth...
Musicman I can relate to your current situation. I too am a musician and have come to the very same crossroad that you are at. I currently volunteer at two community ministries and play drums for the worship team at my church. I understand how necessary it is to take jobs as a musician to support a family. This is where the Lord has reviled to me my design and purpose. Understand by God given nature, I am best with some type of instrument in my hand. Everything else I have tried to do(as a profession) I usually do fine for awhile and then become very miserable. Sure I make great money, have health insurance along with paid time off, but I'm not doing what I'm created to do and that is to play with all of my heart. Now some of you reading this might not understand what I'm talking about unless you are a heart and soul musician. There is something in musicans that keeps us playing and creating music all the time regardless of our circumstances. As a matter of fact...It's the circumstances that gives us a reason to play. I'm not referring to the wanna be's out there that want to be in the lime light in front of thousands. I'm taking about those that everything is musical to them. Everything in the sense that you notice machinery clacking together has a rhythmic timing or birds chirping possess a melodic phrase. Again there is something unique that God has placed in us to "Hear" and understand differently than others.
So here we are... and Lord has lead us to the truth through Ray. What do we do now? Knowing that 99% of modern day religions contradict God's truths AND going total secular is really not the way to go.(unless willed by the Creator) Through a series of events the Lord reveled to me many types of "christian musicans". Remember I work for a couple of community ministies as a sound engineer and have come across just about every kind of example there is.
The first "type" is your full blown Babylonian musician. Usually very talented but is there strictly for the fame and what ever fortune they can get their hands on. Sure their songs have the word Jesus in them but, for the most part they are there to show off their talent and squeeze a buck or two in the process.
The next "type" is kind of like the previous but hides behind the mask of humility. They will give away a few Cd's or a t-shirt but really want people to tell them that they are really good and buy their stuff. Most church folk will think highly of them, because they are so humble and are willing to be a "starving artist" for the lord.
Then there is 3rd type...This to me is the real deal!!! They posses the heart of a true worshiper and only uses their talent to glorify the Lord at all times. They don't have a problem playing for free if necessary and are quick to develop relationships with others. You will find them after a show sharing their testimony, praying for others and in-couraging others to stay in the faith. Not being near the merchandise table to pimp out their stuff . OH!!! and not mention that when they play the presence of the Lord is so thick you can barley stand regardless of their skill level. The Lord reviled to me that I am the latter of the three.
SO WHAT DO I DO FOR AN INCOME LORD!!!! I asked. Then he shows me to How to charge for my for my talent by offering music lessons, sound and recording training sessions, PA installations, equipment consultation\repair. The funny thing is... that all of my clientel are church establishments that do not share the same views as we do here at BT! However I do supplement my work with skills that I have learned from other jobs as well. I do painting, tile setting and general maintenance on the side, but most of the time I'm dealing with your typical modern day church.
Musicman I hope my babbling will help you. As long as deep down in your heart you are Kingdom minded you will be fine. The Lord will reveal to you from time to time which jobs you should or shouldn't take.
roundbellygroove
phazel:
--- Quote from: roundbellygroove on March 30, 2008, 07:05:02 PM --- Now some of you reading this might not understand what I'm talking about unless you are a heart and soul musician.
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Actually, I know exactly what you talking about and I couldn't carry a tune if someone else held it for me.
I am an auto technician and have been for the last 30 years, I never tire of it. I know people that make much more money than I do, but they cannot say they love thier job. You can rarely get them to talk much about there job and I have a hard time not sounding prideful because I have a lot of great stories to tell about my work.
But I cannot imagine doing anything else, others have suggested that I try a new career or go back to college and learn something else. I say, why would I stop doing something I love? For me, there just isn't enough money to be made to cause me to endure hours and hours doing something I would just tolerate. I would go mad.
musicman:
Hey Phazel:
I just received a call from the Pope. They need someone to work on his escort vehicle (you know, the one that he stands and waves to everybody in?). I was going to recommend you for the job. It pays well and you will be serving the Catlics well. Are you interested in the job?
phazel:
--- Quote from: musicman on March 31, 2008, 10:05:22 AM ---Hey Phazel:
I just received a call from the Pope. They need someone to work on his escort vehicle (you know, the one that he stands and waves to everybody in?). I was going to recommend you for the job. It pays well and you will be serving the Catlics well. Are you interested in the job?
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Sure, i think if I did that I would automatically be forgiven of my sins and I might skip purgatory if I filled up the washer jug with holy water.
Will holy water freeze?
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