I used to glorify myself.

[NOTWHATIWAS]

I made my living in Professional Musical Theater. I loved the attention and the fame. I was my own god. God gave me the gift of singing-a gift that I never thanked Him for the first 44 years of my life. He finally got my attention when I started having health issues and couldn't hold down a steady job.

The new life (in Christ) isn't exciting by the world's standards. I don't have the fame and riches that I used to. People don't approach me for my autograph anymore and I don't get to take 8 curtain calls in a row like I used to.

However, I have joy and peace because I am not the one who has to prove MYSELF anymore. I just have to believe in His generous gift of grace through faith.

Now I sing in church for Jesus. He is the star of the show. I love seeing HIM shine.
He has also taught me that the voice I use to praise Him in song can also be used to encourage others and pray fervently.

 

[Farine]

.... However, I have joy and peace because I am not the one who has to prove MYSELF anymore. I just have to believe in His generous gift of grace through faith.

Now I sing in church for Jesus. He is the star of the show. I love seeing HIM shine.
He has also taught me that the voice I use to praise Him in song can also be used to encourage others and pray fervently.

As a new member, I was bouncing around looking at posts and wanted to respond to your testimony.
Hey! God is so good! I quoted the part that moved me. What I liked is that you can still enjoy the gift of God in you (not only the quality of your singing voice, but the enthusiasm in worship and connection). I also liked that you mentioned 'joy' and 'peace' because those two commodities are in short supply most anywhere I've been. Good to meet you!

 

[ChristianSwede]

Great just continue doing good after your ability and you will allways be happy. I had problems with depression and God showed me by doing good deeds I was blessed and happy. Happiness comes only thru good deeds it has nothing to do with health, friends or power.

 

[Farine]

So what kind of good deeds has God led you to participate in?