Growing up, I remember admiring this guy that wrote songs, played guitar and sang. He did the whole band thing and invested in synthesizers and drum machines. He fell in love, got married and became a banker or something. I remember asking him how his music was going after he got his job and he said that he had one night a week devoted to it. I wonder how long that lasted once he got married.

It seems to be a common journey for musicians. I have become the same and know many others with the same story. While most originally had dreams of having a career as a songwriter/musician, we are content with what we have become. But doesn’t it seem a waste for God to give out so much talent and have it be drowned out by things like reality television and Bunco Night?

I’m not saying to quit your job and leave your family to pursue your life-long dream of being a rock star but be responsible with the gifts God has given you. Make time to develop your talent and give it back to Him however you see fit. For me, I am trying to write songs that can be used by the local church. I’ve never done that before and it is much harder than it sounds. I’ve also done more music this week than I have in several months — three whole nights. Next week should slow down as I have to practice some 80′s music but look for new mp3s soon!