The Greatest Guitarist



I have been busy these past few weeks and may continue to do so. But I don't want to miss joining a special place called Spiritual Sundays. Many precious sisters and bros. in Christ encourage me there. So, if you haven't been there, go check it out! Thanks to sisters Charlotte and Ginger for hosting this place.

I'm reposting this that I have written on October 16, 2008. I'm praying that as I was re-reading this, you would be encouraged the way I was and on-going by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Greatest Guitarist. God bless you all and if I am silent for sometime or might not have a chance to visit you, you know why...



When I was 11 or 12 yrs.old, my oldest brother came home for a visit from another country, after being away for so many years. One day, he started playing a guitar and for the first time I saw him, my eyes were glued with his techniques. My stares were just fixed with the way he would pluck each string and made beautiful music. I was carefully observing him then. Inside my heart, I felt a passion to learn something new at that moment!

So, I decided to learn the guitar on my own. Patiently, I studied the dots that corresponded to the way I would place the fingers of my left hand on the frets, as the fingers of my right hand tried to go up and down to try to make a chord. After a few days, my fingers were hurting! I noticed the blisters that had formed on each finger. Though it would hurt so much to try to play again and again, I tried to disregard the pain so I could learn how to really play this instrument. Learning how to adjust the strings many times, more strumming and plucking of each string with the blistered fingers of the left hand positioned to strike a chord, I heard a note formed. The notes became a song that was familiar. Pretty soon, I was playing the guitar chords faster producing a more recognizable song. I was ecstatic, though I wasn't as great as Amy Grant!!! I learned to compose Christian songs and apply the simple chords which in turn, became songs I could use to worship the Lord.

Little did I know, with my whole, entire life, God is doing the same thing for me. I was the guitar He patiently used to create music. I'm sure He got a lot of blisters, too! [when I'm stubborn and not listening nor obeying His Word]. "How many times did He try to adjust my strings [my attitudes in life]?", I wonder....Oh Lord, continue to adjust me. Refine me. So I can be Your guitar that produces beautiful music to others' ears when they hear me, so that others will come to know You, the Greatest Guitarist! May they fix their eyes on You, Lord Jesus and be awed by how well You play every guitar in this world!!! Thank You for Your patience and for always being faithful and not giving up on me!

Psalm 143:5 -"I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that You have done; I ponder the works of Your hands."

Psalm 139:23-24 -"Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts. And see if there be any grievous ways in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!"

Psalm 19:14 -"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer."

Psalm 51:10 - "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."

25 comments:

  1. What an inspiration you are to me, Rosel. :)

    What a beautiful post. :O)

    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  2. What a neat analogy! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Rosel,

    As always a moving and inspirational post tied with a lesson that we can all relate to and learn from. God is using you in everything you do, everywhere you go and everyone you meet and talk with.

    May He continue the good works He has in store for you!

    Love and Hugs ~ Kat

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  4. Rosel,
    I remember when my daughter was learning to play the guitar and how she cried when her fingers hurt so bad. Today, she is a Christian music teacher and plays the guitar beautifully for the Lord.

    Blessings,
    Jean

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  5. I am glad for his patience with me. :) I sure need it, as well as His continual attention to all the things in me that are not so pretty.

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  6. You make me happy, thanks for being you sis. I love you.

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  7. This is so beautiful. And you are a lovely guitar playing beautifully for Him. Praying for your time away.

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  8. What a beautiful post! I'm so glad that God is patient with us, aren't you?

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  9. This is beautiful. Thank you for such an inspiring and encouraging post. You are making beautiful music for Him.

    Blessings,
    Joan
    P.S. I too look forward to Spiritual Sundays each week.

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  10. What a wonderful analogy! Thank you for sharing, Rosel!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  11. Beautiful post - I love the way you find God in everything you do - you amaze me... on a side note - my sister has become friends with Amy Grant - I have the opportunity to see her Monday at Calvary Church in So. Cal. - not sure if I can go... My sister says that Amy is real - what you see is what you get.. I do love her music!

    Love to you
    Kelly

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  12. Wow! What a beautiful analogy... using the guitar to show how God tweeks, plucks, and tunes our hearts to live right for Him.

    I'm always awe-inspired by your writings. Such a blessing whenever I visit here. Thank you for touching my heart so.

    As much as I get being busy, I'll sure miss you. God bless you!

    Georgia

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  13. What a delightful post. I love the analogy. I'm glad you shared this with us on Spiritual Sundays.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

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  14. That is beautiful, Dear. My grandson is taking guitar lessons and his fingers are also hurting. I would love to hear some of your pretty music. Praying for you ~ Blessings ~

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  15. This was such a GOOD analogy and an unlifting and encouraging post. Thanks so much for encouraging me with this tonight. I really needed it. Blessings to you, Debbie

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  16. I have several guitar players in my house and musicians. I can relate. Wonderful word picture. Thank you for sharing.

    Have a blessed week!

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  17. Roselle, you do it all the time...you use these awesome amazing analogies...loved this...so true. Have a great week. I got to say it again...you are an inspiration!!! Sarah

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  18. What a great analogy and visual of God's patience with His children. i always look forward to reading what you have posted. Thank you for your prayers this week....God bless.

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  19. This is an awesome analogy, I loved this post.
    Thank-you for sharing this today.
    Blessings,
    Ginger

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  20. Beautiful and amazing post.
    You are also so talented.
    When I was younger I tried to learn on my own too and I still keep trying even now:).

    Thank you for sharing.
    God bless dear one.

    XO
    Regina

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  21. Rosel, from one musician to another this was a great post! I love how you incorporated Jesus being the greatest guitar player. Thanks dear one for sharing. Touched me.

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  22. Isn't if fun (and inspiring) to reflect on one's life to see where and how often the Lord has enabled? Even in simple things, His touch is undeniable.

    Blessings,
    Kathleen

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  23. Ohhh Sweet blessings Rosel (rcubes)... Truly an inspirational post...I'm so glad that you dug it up and reposted it. I could so relate to the beginning of your guitar learning and desire. Then you left me, because you attained the goal of guitar playing and I never got it together.

    But I hung onto that 1st guitar since 6th grade like someday it would teach me until it was stolen down here in Mexico where I thought maybe now I'll get it together. I so wanted to try and compose songs to the LORD...oh what a delight that would be! This is a rich blessing to me! The beautiful analogy that you made to us with God was as wonderful as "The Touch of The Master's Hand" by Myra Brooks Welch.

    Way to go. Love the scriptures you chose as well.

    So glad that you came and danced though you are so exhausted (lol)! I'm sure our Lord loved His time with you, I know I have... thanks!

    Peace in Christ...Peggy

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  24. I stopped trying to learn when fingers started to hurt. Thank God He is patient and faithful with me, not stopping, but completing the good work He begun! Thanks for the insight.
    Please click here for mine.

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  25. I played the guitar when I was a kid too. I haven't played in years. I love your beautiful analogy of God being our great guitar player! Ah, girl you have a way with words...

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