This was not something we sought, nor
did we put much stock in the last minute (literally) video we
submitted. We have always just wanted God to open doors and
opportunities to be used by Him, but too often we have not been
obedient to His will. Our kids have been blessed with musical gifts
and abilities, but not overly abundant. They work hard to sharpen
their skills, but probably not as hard as they could. We're just a
normal family, with normal kids and normal family issues. And the ugly truth is that we were not walking in obedience in accordance with the gifts He has given to our family. We had become comfortable with the
ordinary. But the really neat thing is we serve an extraordinary God,
and He is not into ordinary. Believers are not ordinary to God. We are special, set apart, holy to Him,and blessed with abilities for service. My point is that the exciting thing about serving our God is that all believers have been blessed with different talents and abilities. And it's when we come to the point where we can say we're willing to be obedient to what God wants us to do that things begin to move. Any individual, family or church that is walking in disobedience to Him will not experience the blessings He wishes to bestow. How much more could we do if we were willing to submit to His will-- in our lives, our families, our churches? How many more people could we impact for Christ if we just used the abilities He gave us for Him? Just imagine the potential! It's amazing to think about. It's what He desires and expects from His children. | I don't know what
the future holds for my kids and this CBS record deal. I do know the nation
and world will have a chance to see Christ's love through them in this new journey. They didn't have to win, they just needed to be
obedient and walk through the door placed in front of them. They did that, and winning was just icing on the cake, so to speak. God
expects no less from any of us. And in the end, He is glorified.
That, my friends, is exciting!!
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