tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7214697605172314322.post6425729404622080902..comments2015-01-18T10:11:07.105-05:00Comments on Seasons of Life...: Artists' Self Promotion?Mary Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11954285889568853703noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7214697605172314322.post-16674421811407896442011-07-30T00:56:19.253-04:002011-07-30T00:56:19.253-04:00Kat,
You do not know me, but my family and I have...Kat,<br /><br />You do not know me, but my family and I have been long time appreciators of your fiance's music. One of the things that I have appreciated about Andrew is his willingness to(largely)shun self promotion. I believe that the Lord has graciously and mercifully hidden Andrew during this season of his life. He has run in enough circles to be "seen" "noticed" or "discovered" at this point, and while there are a number of people out there who know who he is, he has certainly been shielded and hidden by his Father. It seems that for most people, that season does not last. A seemingly great opportunity comes along to catapult a person into that place of feeling fulfilled, anointed and "used of God" and most sell out to the temptation. I say all of that to mention how pleased I am to see you wrestling with these issues since you are to become Andrew's wife. May the Lord give you keen discernment into this issue. May Andrew always have a listening ear to hear what his wife has heard from the Lord. In a world where everyone spends their lives chasing their dreams, I would counter what the first commentator stated in his comment - "what the world needs is not someone who has come alive" - what the world needs to see is a people who are willing to die to their dreams and visions that Christ may be glorified in us. We could all learn a lesson from the elders who sit before the throne - when in His presence, the wearing of crowns becomes ludicrous. The only appropriate action is to cast them down before Him as we humble ourselves. May your marriage be fruitful. May you multiply greatly.<br /><br />Sincerely -- DavidDavid Guilliamshttp://ravenfood.wordpress.com/2011/01/07/my-greatest-fear/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7214697605172314322.post-75306342841870393372011-05-17T22:42:58.048-04:002011-05-17T22:42:58.048-04:00Kat. those are some tuff questions. God has give...Kat. those are some tuff questions. God has given you a talent...doesnt the word say not to bury it? rather go and invest it! so that you can get a return from it. A worker is worthy of his wages. In my opinion, if you are trying to promote your music as a means of supporting yourself as a minister of the gospel and to share your heart with a broken world then the answer is clear. What the world really needs is someone who has come alive. How can the world know that you are alive unless you promote your music. just my thoughts...be free. i know that we would like an albulm of yours!<br /><br />blessins...<br /><br />markAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com