Don’t let the title throw you off because God always comes first! While I sit in my office strumming the old guitar, it takes me back to 1994 when my husband and I set out for Nashville. We had been invited out to take part in a talent showcase. It wasn’t a contest buy a chance to sing and play on a TV show and just have some fun.
My husband was a talented singer back then but didn’t have any serious thoughts about getting into the music industry. I was playing a 12-string guitar but had some vocal damage, so I only sang backup.
We decided to accept the opportunity to go to Nashville and took it as an adventure. We were in our forties, and our kids were out of the house. With a meager income, we could only afford to stay a few days, so we were going to make the most of it.
We did the showcase, and my husband got the opportunity to sing at a local club. We talked to producers and did some sightseeing during the day and sang at night. My husband cut a CD, but we decided the music industry life was not for us.
While we could have made it work, God has reminded me over the years that we made the right decision. While talking to producers, even then, it was all about the money. It wasn’t about talent! Today, it is even more obvious.
Sometimes, the simple life is the best life. While retired, now music is still valued, but at least it doesn’t control my life. God does.
Value the important things in life, faith, and family. Have a great day.
Through My Eyes 