Musician's Call To Arms
Having spent over 40 years involved in the music publishing business, I understand the public sentiment that musicians are self-absorbed and narcissistic! I must admit that the argument has been well documented by every music genre' throughout the history of American music, but I want to focus upon those creative individuals who come to realize that those who are richly blessed are called by the Spirit to compassion for the poor and marginalized human beings in the world.
There are many of us who have overcome personal demons, and we realize God's law of "seed-time and harvest!" "What is seed-time and harvest?," you ask. To put it in laymen terms, we get back exactly what we put forth into the world! It does not mean that we are exempt from random violence or accidents, but it does mean that the Universe operates on the principle of reproducing the seeds of life that are planted.
Reaping what we sow is a fact of life!
Now, let me unpack this concept. Two days ago, one of my clients attempted suicide by shooting himself twice in the chest. I had spent many hours counseling him, but he is too attached to his possessions to see the light! He took me through his beautiful home, and he proudly pointed out his prized family heirlooms and personal tidbits of "things" he loves.
Now, here is the rub. He is retired Navy, and he has a living income. All he had to do was sell his possessions, downsize, and live his life! Instead, he refused to received God's timeless wisdom regarding possessions, and chose to take his life because he is going to lose everything due to repossession and bankruptcy.
How ironic is that? If he lives, at least he can rebuild his life. If he dies, he loses everything anyway, and maybe his mortal soul! My personal choice is to be wake for opportunities of random acts of kindness. That way, I do not have time or inclination to dwell on my own personal challenges. Oh, they come. Some good. Some difficult, but I don't let those things drag me back to self-pity and depression.
Find someone to care for, and you will never take your own life! Instead you will find life! I promise!
There are many of us who have overcome personal demons, and we realize God's law of "seed-time and harvest!" "What is seed-time and harvest?," you ask. To put it in laymen terms, we get back exactly what we put forth into the world! It does not mean that we are exempt from random violence or accidents, but it does mean that the Universe operates on the principle of reproducing the seeds of life that are planted.
Reaping what we sow is a fact of life!
Now, let me unpack this concept. Two days ago, one of my clients attempted suicide by shooting himself twice in the chest. I had spent many hours counseling him, but he is too attached to his possessions to see the light! He took me through his beautiful home, and he proudly pointed out his prized family heirlooms and personal tidbits of "things" he loves.
Now, here is the rub. He is retired Navy, and he has a living income. All he had to do was sell his possessions, downsize, and live his life! Instead, he refused to received God's timeless wisdom regarding possessions, and chose to take his life because he is going to lose everything due to repossession and bankruptcy.
How ironic is that? If he lives, at least he can rebuild his life. If he dies, he loses everything anyway, and maybe his mortal soul! My personal choice is to be wake for opportunities of random acts of kindness. That way, I do not have time or inclination to dwell on my own personal challenges. Oh, they come. Some good. Some difficult, but I don't let those things drag me back to self-pity and depression.
Find someone to care for, and you will never take your own life! Instead you will find life! I promise!
Posted by Howard Lips at 12/18/2009 6:38 PM 
Categories: freedom, politics, promotion
Tags: music medium message
Categories: freedom, politics, promotion
Tags: music medium message
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