He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:29-31(NIV)
Yesterday I got back from GMA and I am back at work today. Everyone I have seen today has asked me how my vacation was. I explain to them what the week was all about and I got some pretty interesting responses ranging from OH! That’s Great to oh and walking away with kind of a blank stare.
GMA Week is a very tiring week because the seminars go from roughly 8:00-5:00 and there are showcases at various venues around town that go on until 11 or 12:00. I don’t rent a car because everything is so close, but this part of Nashville is very hilly, so you are always battling a hill, and unless you are a runner it is murder on your lower legs.
It is also pretty tiring because you meet so many people and trying to remember all of those names is very hard for me. There is also all of the seminars and other interests trying to get your attention.
I came away from this GMA with a renewed passion for doing radio and concerts. I met, interviewed, and heard so many new artists and their enthusiasm and eagerness to serve The Lord and minister is very encouraging to me. I have met some amazing people and you will be hearing them on the podcast very soon. You will notice that there was a couple of days I didn’t blog, but don’t fret, I did record a series of 4 podcasts talking about my experiences and thoughts. They will be online by the end of the week. I also have some exciting news about the podcast coming soon!
I think this passage from Isaiah sums up GMA Week for me pretty well. I was weary from the full days and late nights, but found it very encouraging talking to Gerald, Sandra and Steven about Believe Festival, Paul about Awakening Fest, Listening to Third Day give a sneak preview of the new CD and story behind the songs, to Darren and Platform Management/DCB and bringing their booking in house to try to find a better way to make things better for all parties in the Christian Concert business, and Bread Of Stone, and the work they are doing to minister here with music and the distribution of thousands of cassettes in a Muslim country.
These are just a few great examples of what the Christian Music Industry can be and some of the people who make the Christian Music industry something we can all be proud of, and I am honored to be partnering and along side them.
GODSPEED!!
Charley
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Charlie, it is great hearing that you had the chance to meet some great people. I hope that you get some rest this weekend. Looking forwards to up coming pod cast.
Thomas