Little known facts about me: I used to teach the guitar at a local music store in my hometown. I also used to play in a band–but we’ll not talk about that right now.
Over the years, I found myself too busy to play and practice on a regular basis. Yes, I went through seasons. Taking jazz lessons here and playing in praise teams there. I started teaching my kids (13, 11, 9) when they were 5.
A couple of months ago the guitar bug bit me again. I went to a local guitar store, got some strings and a method book, talked shop with a guy, found out he was a believer with some knowledge of the local scene, came home, and dusted off my guitars.
I knew what would come next. Pain. Practice would be necessary to develop callouses on my finger tips. Practice would be needed to strengthen the muscles in my hands and arms. It would take time to redevelop my chops–what little I had years ago.
I am not where I want to be, but getting there. Let’s see if I keep it up for another month.
New things often require new approaches to life and ministry. Sometimes discomfort is found along the journey. And this discomfort is necessary as we move with the Spirit. We know He is leading, but getting to the destination is a challenge. Sometimes it means pain in the fingers and forearm.
Hang in there friends! Keep pressing on! Stay close to the Father! Keep up the great Kingdom work! Remember, “the work of a man’s hand comes back to him” (Prov 14:24, ESV). Praying for you as I write this and expecting the Lord to do great things!
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