Directions and Purposes - Part1

Hi guys, let me share with you something about myself. I'm positive that you guys know i'm mad about playing in the band, haha... still true. God has shown me a couple of lessons through playing in the band and let me just share some of them in parts for you. Sorry if my stories are quite lengthy. :P

I first joined the band in 1996 (sec1), not because of my interest for music but simply because my friend dragged me in. (Isnt it comical? haha...and she left band in 6 months later -_-!). When the time came to choose a instument, the conductor made a very simple speech, "I know many of you are eyeing for the flute (so did i), but because of music balance, we can't have everyone who wish to play the flute to be in the flute section. The band cannot have 60 flutists and a couple of other instruments only." So miserably, i prayed to God silently that whatever section He might put me in, don't ever put me in the clarinet section. why? cos the instrument looks black and ugly, which consist of a large section which i don't really feel unique in playing that instrument cos its like playing the recorder. But well, in the end, the conductor did put me in the clarinet secion, so disappointing....

But God has shown me the beauty of playing the clarinet as days (months & years) pass by, i've started to appreciate the unique tone of the clarinet and its flexibility in the music it can play. From classical type all the way to the jazz type. (okay..., no music lesson online...) Anyway, it was the simplest instrument to pick up and play (though it's one of the hardest instrument to master - still haven't master it's foundation yet.. haiz...), this saved me from getting scoldings from my conductors(hehee.. Thank God!)

God has shown me that whatever things i wish to do or think its the best, but it may not be the best of what He has installed. Allowing God to set the path, it will benefits your days ahead, even when you don't see anything good comes from it now. I'm so glad that God has placed me as a clarinettist, i simply loved the instrument and enjoyed playing it.

Reflections
Are you guys at cross-junctions now? Are you wondering why God is not allowing things happened the way you prayed for it to be? Let's spent some time pondering... :D

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11(NIV)