Without Fans
Something I have been thinking about lately has been how truly blessed we as The Imperials are. We get to do something that many people would give anything for. It was something my wife said that really made me think. I was complaining about "How hard I have it traveling and singing and ministering to people all across the USA." She just looked at me in the way only a wife can and said, "You're kidding me right"? I said, "What"? She said, "You have no idea how blessed you are to be able to do what you want and get paid for it". It was like a slap in the face, but a good one. I really started to talk to God and thanked him for blessing me with this opportunity. It is a blessing! I get to travel all over the world, meet incredible people, sing for them and I get paid for this. I get to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in song and help hundreds of people come to know Him. What an awesome gift we who are in this industry have been given. And the number one reason we get to do this is because of the fans of this music. You, the fans are the reason we are blessed. Fans are the backbone of any entertainment industry be it music, theater, movies or sports. I, as someone who has been in this group for over 13 years now, want to say thank you for your support and appreciation of our music and ministry for the last 40 years. Without you we would be singing in the shower! Thank you!
Don't get me wrong; I truly believe that the world needs music and entertainment. But sometimes I think we lose sight of why we are out here doing what we do. The number one reason should be God - hands down, that is the most important reason we should do anything. The second reason has to be you, the fans. I know when I am on stage singing and look out over the crowd and see someone's face that we are really connecting with, it makes me feel I am here on this earth for a purpose.
I have met many artists who seem to feel like they are owed a living and everyone should just be grateful that they are here. I just don't see it that way. I think that there are a lot of very talented people on this earth who are supposed to be singing or (whatever field they are in) to do what they are supposed to be doing. God has called a lot of us to that end. I don't feel that just because God calls us, we are God's gift to the world. If we look at God's word, we are all to be working to further His kingdom and bring about His ultimate purpose, which is His Son's return. Just because we sing about it doesn't make that any more important than the person who goes to their job and witnesses to their co-workers. I guess what I am saying is: 1. Thank you for your support of the artists and the industry all of us love so much, and 2. We are in this long haul together and I want you to know from our standpoint in the music industry, you are just as important in getting God's word out there as any of us. You can reach people we can't and vice versa. God's word says to "Go ye…" That is for all of us, not just the singers or preachers. You are just as responsible to "go" as we are. As we move into this New Year, let me encourage you to look for the opportunities God will give you to share your faith.
God Bless you in all of your endeavors and we, The Imperials, will be praying for you as we ask you to pray for us that 2005 will be the best year this group has ever known.
God Bless,
Jason Morales
The Imperials
http://www.theimperials.com
Author: AGM
| Author's Website: http://absolutelygospel.com/
Written: 01/01/2005
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Category: ArtistsThe Imperials
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Jason, great article. I really appreciate and love you guys, keep up the good work. Hopefully we'll work together again soon. You guys are the best!
Jason, great article. You have me thinking about just how blessed I am.
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