I've been struggling for about 5 or more years with one pesky element of my clarinet playing, and in the past several days I've reached the height of frustration. I finally just stomped my feet and yelled a "Why won't you HELP me?" prayer. (I'm not usually so disrespectful, but in desperation my prayers contain more than a little raw emotion)
Anyway, almost immediately I began having breakthroughs- one after another- to the point that today I can see, with a little work, I will no longer have problems in this area.
I don't think any of you could understand what a blessing this is to me; this aspect of playing has been the one single element that has held me back for this many years, and caused oodles of self-doubt. I can now be more confident than ever (though not arrogant, hopefully) as I begin my Master's degree next year.
Praise God for his help and encouragement- I really feel like he has wonderful things planned for me! Thanks be to God!
-- Edited by Chris at 16:24, 2006-08-28
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"I'd place myself... oh... somewhere between Galadriel and Peter Griffin."
Keep on plugging away....one of these days I'll get to say "I knew him when...."
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Be yourself!!! Don't try to fit into someone else's mold, you won't fit!!! And that just leads to utter misery!!! Live life to it's fullest in Christ's love every day!!!
Glad He's helping you out. Don't hold anything back--you never know what He has in store for ya!
*hugs* Darrel
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That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
