Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Gentle reminders-part 1



Sometimes you just need a gentle reminder that you are on the right path.

Even though I love my school and what I am studying, I still have those moments where I'm not sure if I'm on the right path- it may only last for a second or two, but that feeling is still there...

But God works in such an amazing way that when I have one of those moments, He gives me a reminder of why I am where I am/why I'm doing what I'm doing. 

Being home on spring break has been a great reminder as to why I am where I am.  There's just something about coming home to family and friends who love and care about you that reminds you as to why you are who you are.  

As I spent my evening with two of my favorite young men, I was reminded of this.  These boys never fail to make me laugh and smile. 

As I sat watching the older boy practice his violin for Solo & Ensemble Contest, I couldn't help smiling and thinking of how far he has come.  This reminded me of how far I have come on my trumpet, but yet how much there is still to learn.  It reminded me of my first time at Solo Contest when I was so nervous-but everything ended up going very well.  And then I thought about Contest my senior year of high school when I had only prepared my solo for a week and a half, and somehow managed to get  a superior rating. 

Always remember why you are doing what your are doing. For me, this means reminding myself why I play the trumpet: because I want to, not because my parents want me to, not because a friend wants me to, but because I want to play the trumpet and use the talent that God gave me to bring joy and happiness to others. 

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