I hope you find some encouragement from reading this blog. I've done quite a few things in life already; worked in Marketing, taught Primary School children for 8 years and I'm currently at Oceans Edge School of Worship in Fort Lauderdale. I became a Christian nearly 14 years ago and it's the one thing in my life that makes sense!! This blog is just going to be me 'thinking my relationship with God out loud'. So much of what He says gets lost in the busyness of life and this is a great way to make sure that that doesn't happen (or happens less??).

Since becoming a Christian I have been involved in music and worship and this year I decided that I wanted to invest in the gifts that God has given me. I played guitar (a bit), piano (a bit) and sung (a lot!). Now after 4 months I can do all three a bit better so it's already been worth the step of faith it took to leave the UK and come to South Florida (ok so the sun helped!). More than that though is the continual challenges presented to me in life and how these are worked out in my relationship with Jesus. One of the things about being in an environment with other musicians is the insecurity and inadequacy it provokes. So often recently I've thought about quitting because I haven't felt 'good enough' or because there are people who play piano, guitar or sing better than me but I've been challenged. In the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30) Jesus is very clear about the consequences for the servant who buried the one talent. For me, instead of complaining about not having five talents, what am I doing with the one? Well now I've been reminded that I have to invest in my talent I am applying myself as best as I can and with help from Jesus.

Today was a good reminder to be faithful in the small things and honor God with what He has given.