"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." E:6:12

25.2.08

Another day at the saltmine

What a hell weekend, not to sound too negative :(...A lot of stuff going on with family and such. A bit under fire, and in the trenches. I don't have it tough and am blessed. So I don't want to sound ungrateful. It's just there is big decisions to be made, and I can't make them. I also get down about my music too. I feel disgenuine about it. Maybe I do not pour my heart and soul truly into it. I think I hold back. I feel sad about that. I think I actually care what people think. To me, that is sad. I don't know. I think also I am way to self absorbed so it all compounds me, as I think everybody should like my music. But, it is much the opposite. Well deserved though, if I am truly holding back than the music is not genuine and shouldn't be liked. Boo hoo. The New York decision is weighing heavy on my heart. I am hot/cold/cold/hot about it constantly. I make a decision and get talked out of it, fear and weakness. I pray about it everyday, and feel like the answer is a split road. My mom is opposed to it like she was when I got married. She was right about the marriage. Does it matter if this is a wrong decision or not? I don't know. I am just uninspired right now. I released an album. Nobody cares. Let the inspiration dwindle. But who knows, tomorrow I will probably be posting butterflies and new sun shiny days.

1 comment:

INRI said...

Hey Tim,
Nice website. I love the fact that it is encompassing God. I wanted to chime in and say hello.

As for me: I really enjoy listening to Christian music(I know that sounds mainstream), but I don't care. Music soothes me and lets me focus on God in the comfort of my home and car. There is something about praising our maker and focusing on Him throughout the day that helps me(and a million others) keep my mind on life's true meaning.

About your music: I personally believe with your music you should be more concerned if your giving your BEST to God and not to man's ears.

Making music is much like any other gift from God. What is the purpose of the gift, who are we using the gift for, and what is our ultimate goal with it? You have a gift for music right? So bless God with that gift. Afterall, isn't that the reason for living? To praise God, to worship God, to love God. All this can be done with Music.

Music not only helps people to focus on and praise God, but it also has a way of bringing people closer to God, to each other, their life's meaning etc. Music can mend a broken heart, and heal a past relationship, all for the Glory of God.

To be honest it seems as if you believe your a "failure" because your music isn't quite possibly well liked by others. Some recieve it, while others reject it, and you dwell on the fact of others not likeing it. WHO CARES. IS that bold enough?

If your making music for God you should give God your all because of who He is, with absolutley no regards to outside influences.

Simplicity is so beautiful and yet not admired by man. Be genuine, from the heart, with no strings of guilt, fear, or failure. Pretend your watching your team win the Super Bowl. After they win, what would you do? For me, I might run around the house and yell while I'm dancing real funny and hugging everyone around. Is that silly and weird? You bet. But is it from my heart? Absolutley. Can you accomplish that with your music?

All this is just my .02 and food for thought. Please take this in the spirit it is given.: )

God Bless you man,
Rudy