I'm actually blogging...in the middle of the busiest semester yet...imagine that! I actually wanted to blog to express my gratitude and thankfulness for the work God has done in my life and share that with those who are reading this, specifically in terms of music.
Today, I uploaded a video of my most recent performance on the piano - my junior recital here at Wheaton last October - on Facebook and YouTube because my family in Indonesia weren't able to see it live. As I sat in my room, listening and watching to this recording, I was moved...not because it sounded great, but actually because I have been given such a gift - a gift that I often take for granted in this materialistic world. In fact, I never imagined in a million years to be here at Wheaton, learning and enhancing my gift of music, and even sharing it with others with great joy and delight!
Then, I began to look back through my high school performances, specifically my very first orchestra debut with the Youth Orchestra - a time when, looking back, I knew nothing more about piano than black notes on a page or about performing with an orchestra! I've always done competitions, festivals, and contests, but this experience was a huge milestone in my life - an experience I will always remember:
It is such a humbling feeling to know and realize how I have been incredibly blessed by this gift of music that my Heavenly Father gave me. I was only a junior in high school - 4 years ago - when I performed the piece in the video above. But, 4 years later, this is where I am now...
What a huge journey I have been on! Sometimes I don't even realize how much I've improved as a musician, but now it's even more evident that God is truly using my gift of music to minister to His people. In fact, this has been my biggest passion ever since I was a young girl - to become a worship leader and music minister - one who does not bring glory to herself, but to her Heavenly Father in heaven. I am truly humbled to be sitting here in my dorm room, in awe of the wonders of Christ and the way I have matured not only musically and technically, but spiritually as well. God continues to break me down each and every day in order that I see more of His holiness! Thank you, Lord!
You're welcome to listen to the videos above and may you be blessed through it! However, I don't want to take credit for these performances - they are God's and God's alone. May His Name continue to be glorified!
In Christ,
Andrea
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