Why I Do What I Do
I know it has been a long time since I posted anything, but through God’s grace and love I’m making it through! So thank you to everyone who still visited and showed love through writing comments. It means a lot to know people are being blessed through this blog. On to the post!
Producers, engineers, musicians, singers, rappers, actors, doctors, lawyers, and the list goes on, all have a purpose for what they do. The purpose is to effect others with their work. The hope is to effect so many others that they themselves get recognized. All that we do day in and day out is for a singular purpose to rise through the ranks by effecting other people on this earthly and natural dimension to the point that they (other people in higher authority) may be moved and notice us making it possible to earn a greater position. There’s nothing wrong with that. Basically, for a few basic reasons we want to impress others. Whether the reason is to make more money to provide for your family, or to become the best (insert job here) in your field, or simply wanting others to feel the passion you have for your work. We do what we do for others (and then for ourselves).
But when you are a believer in Jesus Christ your earthly purpose takes the backseat to your eternal purpose which is to effect people to the point that they act out Romans 10:9, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”–Let us not get so caught up in our earthly purpose that our eternal purpose is secondary or even worse, all together discarded. In my case, my desire to make great heartfelt music, that’s creative and interesting is a great desire. But it is for the glory of God that someone may come to Christ and forever be saved by his love. I may not reach a greater position on this earth doing what I do, but giving God the glory will effect others because it is God who touches the hearts of mankind through the gifts of His children when His children are committed to doing what they do for Him.
Be Blessed Children of God (BBCOG)
Peace.
Brother Jason that was too good! Love Ya
AMEN TO THAT!!! I think that when I feel discouraged (as I often do!) because MY work is not appreciated or recognized, I need to get out of “self” and into “Is God pleased with it?” I know a greater peace with the reassurance that God looks at the heart of my work, and blesses me. When I see your work, Jason, I know that I am blessed. Keep on writing–this blog, your music–you don’t know who are impacted by it! Love you, Son.
Mom