This blog post was inspired by a book I've been reading called "The Circle Maker." It's about praying circles around your dreams and asking and trusting God to do big things. While reading this book, it made me realize that I asked God to do a big thing without even knowing it: I asked Him to make me a life in Nashville when I had no plans whatsoever. I
prayed and
prayed and
prayed that I would not have to have a "survival" job in the food/service industry, but I wasn't sure how I would make money without one of these jobs. God provided in BIG ways. I became a voice teacher to 4 awesome students, I am training with Nashville Children's Theatre, and I work 40 hours/week at Starstruck. (so, yes, free time and sleep is limited)
Starstruck was one of the biggest ways God provided, that was a total surprise. I thought I was going to teach voice lessons full time when the director of a show I was in asked me if I was still looking for a job. I thought- what the heck, I'll go in for the interview- even if it's for networking purposes. Then I got there and realized that I really wanted the job- and it would provide me with more ways to network in the music business than teaching full time in my home would allow. So, I got the job and still kept a few voice students.
Starstruck is an Entertainment Company, Management Company, and Recording Studio. They also house Luke Bryan's management team, as well as Producer Mark Bright.
My parents and I in the studio!
My mom and I in the broadcast studio- because what studio doesn't have a broadcast studio as well?!
My dad lookin' pretty comfy behind a sound board!
I can't believe the experiences I've had. It's funny, because songwriters will pitch their songs to me, hoping I can get it into the right hands. I joke with my mom saying, "I'm the most inconsequential consequential employee." The first big celebrity I met was Kelly Clarkson. She came in early for an appointment and sat with me and asked me all about my life. She is one of the nicest people in the world and I will forever be a fan. I also get to talk to producers, videographers, managers....it's crazy! I still get excited when someone brings in a Gibson for Luke Bryan, or when Kelly's grammy swag-bag comes in, or when I have to google someone and think- wait- was I talking to Sara Evans or someone else? I just like being in the middle of the excitement.
The point is: when you ask God to do big things, He does them. It may not be in the way we envision, but it's the way He wants them. I am the biggest control freak ever- so I am re-learning this lesson over and over every day, but it's nice to think back on the ways God provides. I've got many many more prayers to circle, triangle, and rectangle- but it's comforting knowing that God's in control!
