TAKE THE A TRAIN

Every time I take the A train to get to either Times Square Church or Lincoln Center, I get goose bumps. I used to play the song ‘Take the A Train’ back in high school jazz band. And now I’m actually taking the A train and walking around NYC! I remember when I visited the city few years back, I felt strangely drawn to the city. And few years later, I’m here!! Sometimes, God gives you things you don’t even pray for. It’s certainly great to be in the will of the Lord, especially when my desire corresponds w/ his.

Here’s a little quote,

“All the thrill of boyhood dreams came on me just now, outside watching the sky die in the sea on every side. I wanted to sail when I was in grammar school, and well remember memorizing the names of the sails from Merriam-Webster’s ponderous dictionary in the library. Now I am actually at sea—as a passenger, of course, but at sea nevertheless—and bound for Ecuador. Strange—or is it?—that childish hopes should be answered in the will of God for this now.” – Jim Elliot

One of main reasons why I avoided getting seriously into music was because I thought I would never be good enough; that there’s too much competition; that I’ll never make a living off of it. Makes me wonder…now that I find my self actually pursuing formal musical discipline and that I’ve been doing this music stuff for years…I’ve never noticed until recently that music’s actually paying my bills…and I’m absolutely lovin’ it!

TZ reminded me once again that only thing I need to fix is my negative attitude towards my gifts…he also reminded me that my stubby fingers shouldn’t be a handicap and that I should get off of always thinking all of these negative thoughts. I responded by sayin’, ‘Well, if you don’t have a teacher to criticize you, you gotta be your worst critic.’—he disagreed…once again. Thank you TZ and thank God for being such a great teacher, mentor, guide and encourager…you certainly are Lord’s gift in my life!!