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Faithfulness without skill development creates a ceiling on your musical journey. In this powerful episode, I share the eye-opening story of a church musician who showed up faithfully for 15 years but couldn't musically follow the pastor through key changes. The deacon defended him saying, "He's faithful!" But as the frustrated pastor pointed out - "It's faithful, but it has not made it to his hands yet."

This tension between showing up consistently and actually growing in your craft strikes at the heart of what holds many musicians back. Whether you serve in church or perform professionally, reliability might get you in the door, but skill keeps you there. Many of us aren't born prodigies with perfect pitch - we develop over time through dedicated practice. The question is: are you as committed to improving as you are to showing up?

I break down practical strategies to ensure your faithfulness translates to growth: setting achievable monthly goals, measuring your progress, writing down objectives, and praying over them. Remember that while God provides the gift, we're responsible for developing it rather than burying it. Your gift will make room for you, but only if you nurture it through practice, prayer, and preparation. When opportunity finally knocks, will you be both faithful AND ready? Let this message inspire you to bridge the gap between your commitment and your competence, because the musical journey requires both showing up and leveling up.

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