1."WE christian artists/ musicians can't do what we do, apart from GOD who gifted us.Let's never forget that our message is not a demonstrations of our own talent but a demonstration of Spirit's power (1 Cor.2:4) AMEN
...Music ministry is God's, not ours.Amen!
2." WE need more talented vocalists, instrumentalists, arrangers, musicians, actors, dancers,writers, poets,visual artists, film directors,songwriters,etc...out in the world impacting our culture for Christ.Yes we need more christian artists and musicians in the market place.WE ARE THE SALT of the EARTH. (Matthew 5:13)...music ministry that ministers! AMEN!
3."Secular music is performed to impress or to move others emotionally.God's music goes beyond that because it ministers life and truth by presenting and glorifying Jesus.This can be done only when singers and songs are anointed and saturated in the Holy Spirit"...music and musicians are anointed! AMEN!
4."Musicians/Artists are "called" just as "Christian teacher, minister,doctor,engineer,lawyer,housewife,or anybody else...has been called by the Lord to specific work in line with his talents.The musician will answer for that which has been enthrusted to him.Amen...Musicians, artists, we are CALLED!
5."We get obsessed with terminology.We go around sticking labels on everything in church life.God is not interested in pinning badges to people: bishop, senior pastor, asst pastor, christian educator, seminary prof, elder, deacon, worship pastor, music director,, worship leader and so on.Our security is not on the badge we wear.Our security is in what we are.God is concerned with MEN, not METHODS; PEOPLE not POSTS".May God find our character godly! Amen!
6."Drums are not worldly---but you can get drummers who are; Electric guitars are not unsanctified---but sometimes the people who play them are...Let everything be done decently and in order, but for God's sake...ALL INSTRUMENTS can be used for the Glory of God!
7."Ministry is not primarily a result of talents and abilities; it is accomplished by the Spirit of God moving through a consecrated vessel" SPIRIT_FILLED first!Amen
8. "If we are in the music ministry? then be like Jesus, become a servant.To minister is to serve.LET"S SURRENDER that inlated EGO"..What we are is more important than what we do.Amen!
9."Before a church hires a music director/choir director/conductor, etc; some hard questions must be addressed.If musicians are considered visible servants or leaders within the church, shouldn't they exhibit the qualifications of elders or deacons as listed in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1?.SINGER'S lives must be consistent with their lyrics.AMEN?
10."Without the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives and ministries we have nothing to offer except mere words and "pretty" or "cute" music.But when we are anointed, and the presence of the Holy Spirit is upon our instruments and voices, we minister according to what is God's desire and will for a particular service.It is not the talents that breaks the yoke over people's lives and set the captives free but, as Jesus said, "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed ME...(Luke 1:18,19).The same Spirit that was upon Jesus is capable of radically revolutionizing our music ministry, causing us to serve with power and authority. AMEN!
11.'The Christian Singer/Artist has a triumvirate charge of service to the Lord Jesus Christ: sound doctrine, Christ-centered worship and holy living.These three pillars are the foundation of true music ministry and godly character" AMEN!
12."God's intent is that earthly creativity reflects heavenly creativity" Create for His glory alone!
13. "We are serving God who says"My thoughts are not your thoughts, nether are your ways, my ways"( Isaiah 55:8) and in music ministry as in every other ares of life, the all important thing is not to go along with the majority, not even the christian majority, but to find out what pleases the Lord( Ephesians 5:10) AMEN!
- Princess Diaries
- Quezon City, NCR, Philippines
- I am blessed, a songwriter, a musician, an educator, an artist, a SERVANT of GOD, a woman after God's own heart and a princess by heart=)
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Be The Best
Imagine a world where everyone around you was successful. All of your peers were over-achievers, every business in your area was thriving, and everyone you met was a multi-millionaire who appeared to be happy and living fulfilling lives. Now imagine, if you will, how you would feel living in such a world with your current level of achievement. Would you feel any less successful? Do you think your level of achievement would stay the same or increase?
Being your best is about holding yourself to a higher standard and realizing your full potential. We all have the need for belonging, and this need is met by pushing ourselves to a moderate level of achievement based on the society in which we live. Should we be letting other people set the pace for our success, or lack thereof? Do you tend to base your own potential on the potential of "the crowd", and see those who succeed as exceptions? Perhaps it is time to compare our potential and ability to the only person who really matters -- ourselves.
How can you learn to be your best, hold yourself to a higher standard, and live up to your full potential? Here are just a few ways.
Realize. Realize that you are an individual and not a member of a herd. Realize that effort alone is not the key to success and you are not currently being the best you can be.
Adopt. Adopt qualities that you admire and respect in others.
Believe. Believe that you are destined for greatness and the only reason you are not there yet is because you have not realized your full potential.
Affirm. If you are one who likes affirmations, then say to yourself, "I am better than this". Being your best is like striving for perfection - you will never get there, but it certainly does not hurt to make the effort.
Integritize. (Yes, this is a made-up word to mean "live with integrity" - just trying to keep consistent with my one word bullet items). Although living with integrity will not necessarily help you to be better than you currently are, it will keep you from falling back.
It seems like common sense that we would all strive to be our best, so why don't we? Some people buy the excuse, "I am what I am". This is true, we are who we are but that does not mean we cannot change. There is nothing wrong with striving to become a better person. There are also those who fear they will become one of those people who act like they are "too good" for others, or have a "holier than thou" attitude. You are not, nor ever will be, better than anyone else besides the person you are now. Remember that, and you will not only have greater respect for all others, but they will have greater respect for you as well.
Being your best is a goal that should be at the top of your list. It is a generic goal that will take a lifetime to achieve. It is, however, a goal where the pursuit alone will increase your chances of living a more fulfilled and successful life.
Being the best means to be ready and open to GOOD vibes, no negativity.
Being the best means to INSPIRE people, reach out for them and put a smile on them, share.
Being the best means to do your BEST, not simply OKAY, UNLEASH your potential and make it happen.
"Walang mataas, walang mahirap, Kung ilalabas, ibibigay ang lahat, Sinasabi ng puso ang gusto’y kakayanin, Pangarap di malayo, kaya mong abutin, Damdamin mo’y isigaw, Ang bibida ay ikaw, Bidabest sa tag-araw. :)"
If you believe in yourself enough, And know what you want, You're gonna make it happen, And if you get down on your
knees at night, And pray to the lord, He's gonna make it happen
God bless and always be the best.
Like this song:
You Can Make It Happen Lyrics
You got a dream and
You make your move
You got the feeling,
You got the groove
You got the will
And gotta make it through
You got the power
To make a stand
You got the mind
To understand
You got the time
You got the chance
In your hands
Refrain:
So, you hold on to your dream
'Cause you can make it happen
And though far it may seem
You know it's surely comin
You don't give up the fight
You brave it through the night
For a new day will dawn
To show you the light
You Got the faith
To run the race
You know the path
You set the pace
You got his light above
To guide your way
You see the rainbow
Through the rain
You see the prize beyond the pain
You know the test
Is but a part of the game
Refrain
You may stumble and grow weary
You may fall along the way
Get up and don't give up
It's ok
Refrain
Being your best is about holding yourself to a higher standard and realizing your full potential. We all have the need for belonging, and this need is met by pushing ourselves to a moderate level of achievement based on the society in which we live. Should we be letting other people set the pace for our success, or lack thereof? Do you tend to base your own potential on the potential of "the crowd", and see those who succeed as exceptions? Perhaps it is time to compare our potential and ability to the only person who really matters -- ourselves.
How can you learn to be your best, hold yourself to a higher standard, and live up to your full potential? Here are just a few ways.
Realize. Realize that you are an individual and not a member of a herd. Realize that effort alone is not the key to success and you are not currently being the best you can be.
Adopt. Adopt qualities that you admire and respect in others.
Believe. Believe that you are destined for greatness and the only reason you are not there yet is because you have not realized your full potential.
Affirm. If you are one who likes affirmations, then say to yourself, "I am better than this". Being your best is like striving for perfection - you will never get there, but it certainly does not hurt to make the effort.
Integritize. (Yes, this is a made-up word to mean "live with integrity" - just trying to keep consistent with my one word bullet items). Although living with integrity will not necessarily help you to be better than you currently are, it will keep you from falling back.
It seems like common sense that we would all strive to be our best, so why don't we? Some people buy the excuse, "I am what I am". This is true, we are who we are but that does not mean we cannot change. There is nothing wrong with striving to become a better person. There are also those who fear they will become one of those people who act like they are "too good" for others, or have a "holier than thou" attitude. You are not, nor ever will be, better than anyone else besides the person you are now. Remember that, and you will not only have greater respect for all others, but they will have greater respect for you as well.
Being your best is a goal that should be at the top of your list. It is a generic goal that will take a lifetime to achieve. It is, however, a goal where the pursuit alone will increase your chances of living a more fulfilled and successful life.
Being the best means to be ready and open to GOOD vibes, no negativity.
Being the best means to INSPIRE people, reach out for them and put a smile on them, share.
Being the best means to do your BEST, not simply OKAY, UNLEASH your potential and make it happen.
"Walang mataas, walang mahirap, Kung ilalabas, ibibigay ang lahat, Sinasabi ng puso ang gusto’y kakayanin, Pangarap di malayo, kaya mong abutin, Damdamin mo’y isigaw, Ang bibida ay ikaw, Bidabest sa tag-araw. :)"
If you believe in yourself enough, And know what you want, You're gonna make it happen, And if you get down on your
knees at night, And pray to the lord, He's gonna make it happen
God bless and always be the best.
Like this song:
You Can Make It Happen Lyrics
You got a dream and
You make your move
You got the feeling,
You got the groove
You got the will
And gotta make it through
You got the power
To make a stand
You got the mind
To understand
You got the time
You got the chance
In your hands
Refrain:
So, you hold on to your dream
'Cause you can make it happen
And though far it may seem
You know it's surely comin
You don't give up the fight
You brave it through the night
For a new day will dawn
To show you the light
You Got the faith
To run the race
You know the path
You set the pace
You got his light above
To guide your way
You see the rainbow
Through the rain
You see the prize beyond the pain
You know the test
Is but a part of the game
Refrain
You may stumble and grow weary
You may fall along the way
Get up and don't give up
It's ok
Refrain
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