Mr. Trumpet Man

I play the trumpet. Music is incredibly important to me. I used to be the orchestra leader at my church, until a huge upheaval resulted in the scattering of the musicians. It was a hard thing for me to deal with, and I haven't really played my trumpet regularly since then.

I have recently been reminded of just how much I need music in my life. It really just came to me while listening to some really great swing band music by Michael Bublé. He has a Sinatra-style voice and all his arrangements are hip and tight. I really dig it. Sorry - I'm getting into my musician lingo - oh well, what are you gonna do? It's MY blog.

I realized that, no matter the platform... even if there is NO platform... I need, actually need to play my horn. It is a wonderful gift given to me by God Himself. When I say this, I don't mean I think that I'm either a good or bad musician compared to anyone. I mean that God has given me a passion for music, specifically the trumpet. That's all. I think that anyone who has a passion for music, whether they can play an instrument, sing, compose... or not... has been given a wonderfully rich gift. I also think that if one has been deemed worthy of receiving this gift, they shoud do something about it. Give it everything they've got. Even if it seems that no one is listening, because that's not what it's about. It's about honoring the Master with a means He has given. I think that is where such passion originates... it is a desire to please the Almighty in a manner designed by Him for Him.

One more thing. If you're going to "give it all you've got," then DO IT. DO IT RIGHT. Do it the best you can. That means PRACTICE. Then, PRACTICE MORE. Yes the Lord wants to hear your heartfelt music... but I believe the Bible says something somewhere about the musicians being skilled. That means THEY PRACTICED. Go figure.

I may be wrong and I don't have scripture to back up what I'm saying, because I am HORRIBLE at research. I only know what is real to me, so take it for what it's worth.

CS OUT.