You can always tell the masters from those just trying to be a master. There are several in music that come to my mind, Sandi Patti, George Strait, Rosemary Clooney....all masters and the list could go on. It is amazing how a duet between one of the masters and one of those trying to be a master reveals the truth of pure talent. There is a scene in the movie of "Hello, Dolly!" that has a duet between Barbara Streisand and Louis Armstrong. This is a perfect scene of two masters. The entire movie is worth seeing just to experience the two minute duet between the two of them.
I want to be known as a person that serves a song, a story, and a life. I don't want to try to be a master, but to be a master. The difference is in the heart. A person trying to be a master is using talent to drive ambition, yet the master allows the ambition to rest and lets the talent shine forth. The talent is the God given gift that reflects the creative spirit of a generous God. Even if the person is not willing to recognize that God.
A Christ-follower allows the "mastery" of the God given gift to be guided, nurtured, and molded by the Holy Spirit. That is why we can not only be servants of the song, but of our story, and our life. We serve in humility so that He can make us into a great song, great story, and great life. It is the submission that is so difficult. 1 Corinthians 12:4 states, "Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit." Thus, we make it our goal and we strive for His direction. He is willing and able to guide us through His Spirit. It is also so very worth it.
Serving together, you know I love ya - Don
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Wow! These are some great thoughts, and I appreciate the shared wisdom. From where I see things, you are a master in a couple of areas: meeting people where they are and taking them to Jesus (like Andrew), total integrity (being exactly who you say you are). Your musical and leadership talents are always used in service for God and His kingdom. Praise the Lord! (And thanks for your friendship!)
I needed to hear that today. God's is so good thank you for being so supportive. Faith, you are another person I have seen that serves the song...you know I love ya, Don
I am not sure if this is relevent, however, when I became ill and lost everything in my eyes (ability to drive and work) What do I do now God?
I prayed and one day at Church "people whom are ill and can not leave the house pray" the pastor said.
I became a prayer warrior as they would call me.God bless you and I enjoy reading your blogs:)
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