While attending
a funeral, I spoke with the Pastor prior to the services. We discussed the importance of the power of belief in our fellow man. The value of belief can be unmeasurable and is magnified throughout history in stories of success with life changing results . Here is one example of the powerful lesson of belief.
The Pastor told me a story of a music
instructor that took him under his wing and taught the young man how to play an
instrument. The young man had transferred between several different school
systems during elementary and junior high school and was unable to play a note
or read music.
One day the
music instructor called him into the office. He said to the student: “You don’t know how to make a sound out of
your instrument do you?” The student shook his head. The director promised free
lessons, providing he practiced and made a solid effort. The director also
informed the student that one day- a favor would be asked in return. The
student agreed to the proposal.
The kid was
in awe. Someone actually believed in
him and was willing to take the
time to teach the skills necessary to play his instrument.
The young
student attended the lessons, practiced daily and progressed. He enjoyed
performing with the band and establishing friendships within the band program.
Then one day
the director called the student into his office. The student thought he was in trouble. The director said: “Remember when we made the agreement- I
would provide you with free lessons and one day a favor would be asked?” The
student nodded his head. The director
continued: “Well, this summer you will be
a freshmen and I want you to go to band camp and play in the marching band.”
The student
was ecstatic. Once again, someone
believed in him enough to mentor him and provide encouragement. The student
participated in various music activities during his four years of high school.
Discipline, leadership and perseverance were taught in the
music program.
Had it not
been for the band director, the student would have quit band and perhaps
followed the wrong crowd. He may have never felt the inspiration of someone believing in him.
Today, Dr. Dave Atkins
leads a ministry rescuing orphaned babies and children in Thailand. A majority of the ministry is spent rescuing young girls from a life of prostitution. Many of the young
girls contract AIDS and die by the age of fourteen due to the sex slave trade market
in Thailand, a corrupted Government and Western tourism. It’s a daily human meat market in Thailand.
Warning: Some may find this video offensive or
shocking, but it serves a valid point against the degradation of children
involved in the barbaric sex slave trade industry.
Dr. David Atkins is providing many of those
little souls with their first real hope of opportunity in life and saving the lives
of boys and girls.
That is the power of believing in
someone.
It touches
lives and produces a domino effect.
Provide hope and inspiration to someone today. It is
priceless!
Until
We Meet Again,
Jim Carver
Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School
“Band of Gold”
Something Meaningful that Matters!
www.successthroughmusic.com
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