My brother is one of the most difficult and complex people I have ever met. He is incredibly talented and intelligent, and that's not just coming from a proud big sis. He is a student at Tech and I have heard several other people comment on what a wiz he is. He is also one of the most musically inclined people I know. He is awesome on a guitar, plays drums, bass, sings, whatever he decides to try. He also writes music. But not like me. He is one of these truly sick individuals that are actually capable of orchestrating in their mind.
The sad part is, he is kind of wasting it right now. He has a lot of issues. We had a messed up childhood and both of us headed down the wrong path for years. Addiction and alchoholism is a part of the Meadows family crest, and we got trapped in that lifestyle like so many before us. Praise God, He saved me from all of that. Just had to take one little step. But my brother is not saved and he is still stuck in that place, and it's starting to take a toll on him.
He's not just unsaved, he is almost anti-Christian. We had a very warped example of what it is to follow Christ as children, and I don't think he has ever forgotten about that. I witness to him all the time in a completely non-threatening way, careful to shut up when it's time, but he doesn't seem to be budging.
So here's the good news. Challenging as it may be. He has decided, for whatever reaason, that he wants to help me record and write my Christian music. Awesome! He also wants me to help him record and write with him on his ideas, too. My husband, who is not a believer in Christ, but a believer in God is totally into learning everything he can to help us record and produce. He ordered a computer today that was loaded with whatever it needs to be loaded with for musical purposes. And he has decided to turn my shop into a recording studio.
I am excited because this is an excellent way for me to get to witness to my lost boys without being in their face. Music really ministers to both of them. This could be what gets them to the alter so to speak. It will be challenging, we are all three leaders. We've got two alpha males and a control freak. Who wants to be a fly on my wall? Pray that God will give me patience, and just the right words, because the opportunity is there.
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AWESOME!!!
So is THAT what God was preparing you for????
I'll be praying. Who knows, they could both be at the IWI with us next summer!!
Wow. One alpha male and a control freak is hard enough to handle. I wouldn't dare be a fly on the wall for this one. But I am glad that you have been given this opportunity. I'll pray for you.
wow - that's cool, Spring - I will pray for you, too!
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