I am not a big fan of reality TV shows, but I must admit that I have become hooked on American Idol. The new season has just begun, and this is my favorite part of the whole competition. The shows right now are all focused on open auditions. This is where anyone can walk in off the street, and get their shot to be heard by the judges. It just amazes me at how many people with no musical talent at all, really think that they stand a chance at making it through to the next level of the competition.
One of the comments that I have heard over and over by the contestants is "please put me through, this is my DREAM". It seems that a lot of people dream of being successful in the music industry, but don't have a clue as to what is required for that to happen.
Dreams can be the fuel that carry you toward your destiny, or they can just cause you to look foolish.
Songwriters are some of the biggest dreamers that God ever created. He made us that way for a reason. There's nothing wrong with dreaming of success. And if your going to be a dreamer, then dream big. But there are some questions you need to answer for yourself before you set off in pursuit of your dream.
First of all you must identify the origin of your dream. Did it come from God or was it born out of your own selfish desire? Did your dream come from someone else's wish for your life? You must identify if your dream was born of a corrupt seed or not. Some people are tormented for a lifetime by a dream that God never gave them. But if God placed the dream in your spirit, then pursue it. But don't look for people that will support your dream. You need a dream that functions independently from support. You don't need other people to get comfortable with your dream before you go on with it.
Next, you need to determine the resource for your dream. When I am reviewing songs from beginning writers I often hear this comment, "I just don't have the music industry contacts to become successful." But I say that God will use something that you do have to fulfill your dream. If God places that dream in your spirit, He will not make your dream dependent on somebody else's belief in it. If Jesus can feed 5000 men, besides women and children, from one boy's lunch, then He can take what you have and use it the same way. You need to stop saying that you don't have what it takes and start saying "God has given me everything I need to fulfill this dream."
When God gets ready to promote someone to a new level, he never takes a poll or holds a board meeting to see if it will be alright.
You need to look in the mirror every day and say "God is my provision for my vision, and my dream will not lie!" When you do see a promotion to a new level that brings you closer to your goal, there may be some folks that will accuse you of forgetting where you came from. Well, the Israelites remembered Egypt, but they chose not to keep living there. Just because you choose to move on, doesn't mean you've forgotten where you started.
I want to encourage all of you to seek the heart of God. Determine what dreams He has for you. Then go for it!
Until next time, keep on writing!
Daryl Williams
http://www.darylwilliamstro.net
Author: Daryl Williams
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Written: 02/01/2006
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Category: The Songwriter
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Again, 100% on the mark!
I mean, "unto YOU"!!!!
This was a good word for me - good timing as well. I agree with John's input also... Pastor said recently that Peter did not begin to sink until he took his eyes off of Jesus. As long as he was looking at the Savior, he was doing the impossible!
You are right on! Thanks Daryl for your article.
This is a great and encouraging article. I particular like the line:
If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit
- Galatians 5:25.
Amen,I've heard a lot of young artists thru the yrs say they just needed a big break.If you live consecrated to the Lord & stay humble, the Lord will increase you with more opportunities.
I have to fully agree that "IN HIS TIME" and "IN HIS HANDS" are just not often heard enough in the business. God may call you to minister in song, but I have to believe whether writer or performer it is not always an up-front deliverance of the call.
Great article. As a songwriter or BIG DREAMER I can say that nothing can take the place of the feeling I got when I sang my song outside my mama's house to my family and seeing the look on their faces when they cried and smiled at the song I wrote. My songs are from GOD, for GOD and HE will open the doors in HIS time for HIS GLORY not mine! Hang tight and never give up on the LORD!
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