For missions: I'm seeing/hearing about India everywhere, which is where I want to go to be a missionary; I'm going to Jamaica with Freshley in March; I love reading and studying the Bible and other Christian books; facing persecution would help me develop a stronger sense of what it really means to be a disciple of Christ; I love God and want others to know Him like I do; I can memorize things easily, which means that, with enough time, I could memorize the Bible (or at least the New Testament) and smuggle it into hostile areas without physically smuggling any Bibles.
For music: I made it into the School of Music at UGA, so people must think I'm at least a decent trumpet player; I've developed semi-perfect pitch over the course of my nine years in band; I love music; I have composed a few short pieces that, I've been told, were pretty good; after nine years in band, I can hear the different parts going on in a song, which helped me transcribe songs off of YouTube (in fact, I can almost audiate (imagine the sound of) two parts at once); as a band director, I could lead smaller ensembles that focus on sacred music, and I could teach in a way that encourages students to enjoy making music.
When I look at it this way, it sounds like God has given me the skills and tools necessary to be a music teacher, and God doesn't do anything for no reason. But only prayer and time will tell what's really waiting for me in the future.
...or, you could do both. Entering a community as a music teacher dedicated to making a difference is an excellent way to connect with that community, making the members more open to hear what you have to say.
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