Serving God with our Gifts

I always had big dreams when it comes to the field of music. Well when i was a kid i never had the knacks of singing or performing not until HS when i learn how to play the guitar which changed my life forever. When i got into college i got expose to many different types of music ranging from classical music to alternative and rock. But my love would always be ballads, acoustics and contemporary gospel songs. I have been playing guitar since i was 13 years old. When i was almost turning 15 i got into songwriting and trust me i wasn't any good at it. After countless disappointing songs i finally got one decent piece and even up to now it has been one of my favorite works (talk about being bias). Anyway since then i've also taken up voice lesson (force by my parents) i hate attending those classes but in the end i wanted to learn more. I only took it up for only 4 months because during that time i got busy with school. Before i never like being on stage i always get stage fright and everytime i try remeniscing those times i always shook my head in disappointment. I always tell myself that if i could just go back in time with what am i now i could have made a better performance. But since time traveling has never been or ever will be invented i had good laughs just remeniscing them.

One of my biggest inspiration in music would be Jose Mari Chan (i know its kinda cheesy but hear me out) this guy not only has a great voice but his songs could last a lifetime. He is one of the Philippines greatest songwriters of all time. A legend in my book because this man not only poccess the great talent of songwriting and singing but he had class and stature to go along with it. A man with a gentle personality and with words that could touch anyones heart. Sad to say he's not that active in the Philippine music industry anymore but he shall always be a classic that would live forever.During my years in college acoustic music was always a trend then came one of the most skillful songwriter and guitarist of all time, John Mayer. Born in the same year this guy is unstoppable when it comes to guitar playing. He inspired many bands and singers such as Maroon 5 and Paolo Santos of the Philippines. His great stlye in music has been an impact in my life as a musician and a songwriter.Before when i was still in HS i hate performing in front of people. Heck i couldn't even speak up in front of a crowd. I never had that much exposure in performing but during my days in college i learn how to talk to people, improve my people skill and learn self-confidence in speaking up. See whenever i'm on stage the first thing that always comes into my mind, what would the people think of me? That thought always haunts me when i would be going up on stage but i did took up seminars and classes about how to improve my speaking skills which kinda boosted up my confidence a bit.

Right now i just enjoy being on stage (ofcourse depending on the audience). You know sometimes how i wish i could just ask God if i could choose my skills and talents oh how i wish i could become a doctor. Come on let's be honest with ourselves being in the medical field is one of the best jobs in the world not only are you helping other people out but your getting a pretty hefty salary as well. But then again if God would give me this certain talent would i be happy? Would i finally be satisfied with what i have by then? I believe that God gave us these different talents because it is a part of who we are. Our skills and talents tells other people who we are as individuals. Personality is considered as the sum total of our uniqueness, individuality and style. This is who we are and as an artist this is who i am as a person. Not by choice but by blessing because God knew before we were even conceive in this world that this is our personality as a person. We all have certain gift and by using these gift to help other people and serve God we are paying back what God has done in our lives. I may not have the brains to become a doctor by profession but i have the heart to serve the Lord in every way as an artist.