tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729298285377969317.post1465532173319722626..comments2023-09-19T10:31:40.323-07:00Comments on .: Do What You Were Made For.MMTBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04924868872973408036noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729298285377969317.post-59576545078824712011-08-03T10:28:03.405-07:002011-08-03T10:28:03.405-07:00Thanks for opening up and being you, David. A lot...Thanks for opening up and being you, David. A lot of times bands have a disconnect with fans and they often forget that the people in the band are just that... people. Living the life of a "rock star" is a dream for a lot of people. A dream most never see come to fruition, but they never think about the consequences.<br /><br />You play in Mike Mains & the Branches because you feel God has called you to do so. On the surface it looks like God's calling can be tough to live out - we feel like we sacrifice so much for it, but deep down it makes a greater difference in so many lives than any of us could ever realize. One of those lives is our own.<br /><br />Living out what God is calling us to do makes a huge positive impact on our lives. We truly are fulfilled. That's why you are in this band. That's why you feel "empty" when you all are not together - writing, playing, touring, and meeting new people.<br /><br />It's hard to be obedient to God. I experienced that struggle right out of college when I first got into the "real world." But I stayed faithful and obedient, and now I am at a good place. I can see the difference I'm making, and every day I have an even greater desire to do it.<br /><br />I hope you can find peace in your obedience to God. I'm glad you are doing what you're doing. People like you need to be out in these venues - showing the people coming to these shows what "true" life is like - and showing the other bands you play with what true calling is like.<br /><br />Sorry for the long comment, but such a deep and meaningful blog post can yield such reactions.<br /><br />Keep it up!Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420166882619110250noreply@blogger.com