Our Fusions had a great opportunity to perform together at the Baptist Youth Conference (February 22-24). It has been a great experience where our 2 Fusion choirs got to know each other better, could show others what Fusion is about and even challenge the youth around Slovakia to get involved in an outreach ministry!
I am so thankful for one girl who already came after this performance to Fusion Bratislava's rehearsal this very Tuesday and is thinking about inviting her non-Christian friend/s as well!
Eva Cassidy is an American vocalist known for her interpretations of jazz, blues, etc. I like the way she sings, because her gentle voice expresses everything - all the words and emotions.
The other day I wanted to find out if she's preparing a new tour when I discovered that she's been dead for more than 15 years! She died of melanoma in 1996 as 33 years old.
Eva managed to release 2 albums but she became famous only after her death. Her version of Over the rainbow brought her fame. Her songs appeared in many movies. While I was reading her story I kept asking myself: "What's the life about?" and/or "How well I'm playing my role in it?"
I don't think that Eva knew she would become famous after her death. But she was passionate about what she has been doing. Also I think that if she was only mediocre she wouldn't have been recognized after her death. Somehow she left a mark and her music talks to people even today.
Do you believe that your life can make a difference? Maybe you don't know how big impact you'll have, but for sure you can have it! Even leaving "nothing" behind tells something about you.
Why? Why do I do what I do? Why am I even trying to do it diligently? These kinds of questions involve the motivation and meaning. Do we believe that we are finite or infinite? I believe that I'm immortal. I believe that when I gave my life to Jesus, I'll spend my eternity with Him. The Bible says that He went to prepare a place for me.
Life is just like a puzzle. Each of us got one or more pieces which need to be put in the right place at the right time. I may not see the big picture right now, but I do believe that God does everything for the final outcome - all pieces put together. It's about being responsible in things I do and ... ... it's about trust. I trust Him especially in moments when "everything sucks", when things seem to be failing, when I am tired of not seeing the result. Then it's a faith that drives me.
"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." (Hebrews 11:1)
What drives you? What do you leave behind yourself? Why?
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