He gave me music

I love music. Music has and always will be a huge part of my life and I recognize everyday that I am blessed by the musical talents God has given me. It's no surprise to the people who know me best, that I have dreamed (as so many others have too) of becoming a rock star. It brings me so much honor and joy to serve on worship teams and play bass for music that praises the name of Jesus, but I also enjoy Rock n Roll! And that's okay!! I think some people think that because you are a Christian, you need to use the gifts God has given you in the church. I disagree. I do use my God given talents in the church, but in addition, being in a rock band, and being a musician in general has placed me in positions and put me in contact with so many people who have been impacted by simply who I am as a person. I am a Christ follower. It is a recent epiphany of mine that perhaps one of the things I am called to do on this earth is to minister to the unchurched or jaded "ex" Christians by simply being a genuine, down to earth person, who sincerely enjoys people... just people! I have had more opportunities to converse about my faith in the last year than ever before. And that's exactly what I think God wants me to do. Just talk about him. Just talk about who He is to me, what he's done and is doing. Why I believe what I believe. Why I am willing and excited about waking up for church on Sunday morning, even after a late night gig on a Saturday night. When it's just a conversation between two people who have merely crossed paths, and perhaps have the mutual love for music, I find people are interested. I can attribute these opportunities to Music. I can not count how many times I have been blown away by my life experiences because of where music has led me. Traveling, performing, ministering, meeting amazing people... I am blessed! And all I can do is praise God because He gave me music!