I was 18 years old... I was young and full of dreams. I'm sure I was a bit on the mischievous side of life occasionally but, nevertheless, full of ambition and good intentions. My intentions were to impact as many people's lives as I could. I've always been a “people person.” I've always loved working with people, I've always looked out for people and fought for what I thought was right concerning people. I decided to go into worship ministry at a young age, not knowing it was the most divisive ministry in the American church today.
I'll never forget the statement that was made to me by a deacon in the church I was working in at the time. He said, “Music ministry... you can't make a living doing music! You need to get a real job.”
Years have come and gone from that conversational moment. Life has shifted and transitioned for both of us; we have no communication with each other because of what I call life. We live hours from each other, I have no ill will towards him but my mind will never forget that conversation that happened some 17 years ago. It took years for me to get over self-doubt that I allowed to creep in due to that one statement.
What a wonderful opportunity we have to speak life into people who are struggling to find life.
Speak purpose into people who are lost, struggling to find their purpose. Speak encouragement into those whose dreams have fallen to the wayside. My prayer is that we make decisions to speak positivity into situations that could desperately use some positivity.
If you have ever come across my path in life and I have done nothing to encourage you and push you towards your best, then please accept my sincerest apologies. I hope I have not been a hindrance to you or an obstacle between you and what the Lord desires for you.
Psalm 19:14
May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
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