Thank you and everyone that has written and will write on this. I had to retire about 7 years ago due to Retinitis Pigmentosa. I am legally blind. My issue and struggle has been that while I worked, I wished that I could have the time to do music, record, play, etc full time. I've written over 100 songs, have equipment, and so on. I haven't recordeded anything all this time since I retired. I haven't really played anywhere in a while. I stopped looking for new gear because I know that God is my inspiration. I can use what I have. All I have to do is get on the keys, bass, sing to and for Him and He'll provide all that I need as I give Him not only all that I have, but all that I am. It goes beyond just playing. It has to be with everything that we do. Yet, it's a struggle. I have more that I'd like to write but I'll leave it with that. Blessings upon blessings to you all. Thanks again for what you do for and with others for His glory.
It's crazy how Musician Depression is such a real thing but no one attempted to open up their mouth about it until now. I have had my moments for sure but to get through those tough times made me into the musician I am today. Thank you for this word Jamal ✊🏾
You are so right. We buy equipment and sound to inspire us and then after a few days that inspiration leaves. We start a project and then life happens and we get knocked down emotionally. We need a source that will give continual inspiration. That is found our worship life to the Lord. We have to develop our personal worship so that the devil cannot continue to ROB US of our joy and inspiration. Without inspiration we are just working - going through the motions. We have to stay connected to the Lord and put on his garment of praise. Thanks for the word
I needed this message for THIS season, Jamal. Ive been a musician since I was a child. Now Im 28 and Im so emotional when its comes to chords and progressions and now I know and found the answer I need Today to overcome this depression. Jamal, you just dont know how much of a blessing you are.
My depression has nothing to do whatsoever with God in any aspect. My depression is completely related to the quality of music I am forced to record and play, to make my living. It's more like a job related injury. Neither God nor a psychologist can deal with that tragic reality. We don't really have any good music anymore, and I am talking only about modern music. What we have nowadays is pure noisy garbage made by imbeciles who believe they are the ultimate music SHT of the moment, which really know SHT about music. Mediocre artists making millions in the media with their mediocrity, in contrast with the real musicians making cents playing on the streets and in subway's hallways. How God handles that?
When I'm not inspired, I feel depressed. As a teenager, I was always inspired so I never learned how to get motivated. I never needed motivation nor discipline because inspiration was my motivation and my discipline. After losing my HELP, my God-breathed inspiration, I lost my fire, zeal and enthusiasm. Honestly, certain things instantly bring me inspiration, but having to do life just to survive, the inspiration gets snuffed out because I don't have the time, freedom or other resources to do those things.
Thank you Jamal for this! God is good and we can trust him. Why do we always want to hustle by our own?... Nothing is more important in a finite world as: Time. Let´s appreciate & use it consciously, with Gods help!
As a musician, I realize that it is important to stay positive. I often watch other people play and steal their chords. One of my heaviest battles is trying to hear and play on my own. After about 10 years, I am still an intermediate musician. I am wanting newer and fresher chords. Hopefully after praise and worship, the Lord will help me to become a better piano player.
Appreciate this Jamal...I personally know a lot of musicians that are going through depression right now....Wish other musicians running a youtube channel would stop for a while & do similar stuff like this....thanx bro.
The whole things is on-point (it may not seem like it if you're not a Christian, but I grew up in the church, so I can understand where Jamal is coming from, even if I'm not on board with it,) but for me, the summation is 5:40-6:15, and is spot-on accurate. It's this "I created yesterday, so why can't I today?!?!" It's depression from lack of production, but it's also a lingering fear that that was everything unique that you had in you.
Lovely content Jamal ❤❤❤ Are you gonna do videos on musicians and marriage ie choosing the right spouse (maybe a testimony of how you knew your wife was the one for you)??? I feel like you would have a lot to teach us on that. Thank you again for the content 🙏 ☺️
Brother!! You are spot on!! God anointed you to speak this powerful Word! Bless You Sir! Your not just a great MUSICIAN, your a Great Man Of God!! 🙏🏾❤️💯🔥
heard this one recently that is a nice add here. "Nobody yells at the bud because it's not a flower YET" don't be so hard on your selfs fellow musicians.
Music ministries and musicians need to live by the Tabernacle of David. That’s the blue print. Unfortunately music and musicians is seen more as a hired or voluntary service and not treated as part of the essential spiritual warfare aspects of a church.
Wow this was so good and I needed to hear this. I’ve never heard anyone talk about this but it puts language to what I feel as a church musician and worship leader and the struggles that I have gone through that I was ashamed to talk about. Right now I am in a moment where I’m not playing at my church because just had a baby and taking care of her, but this message reminded me to stay in my worship at home where it matters. Continue to get into the presence of God on my keyboard and worship him and out of that will flow the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. I am definitely guilty of only using my gift to pour into others and neglecting to drink from the well that God has gifted me!!!!! Thank you so much for this thank you Lord for an on time word from YOU!!
Your absolutely right Jamal !! And You are truly a vessel of GOD !!and Thank you for showing us a map to follow!!! Not just in music but in faith and life!!❤
This is exactly what I’m going through… I’m trying to do everything on my own and I feel like a failure on every aspect. But through it all Jesus has been right there providing for me. I’m a musician for my church and every Sunday and every rehearsal day is refreshing but every other day is a struggle for me to get started. I don’t know how to break this cycle other than to look towards heaven and pray. Unfortunately, sometimes nothing is heard in return. So I bottle up all the pain I’m in and substitute it with fake joy and happiness. I don’t want to be fake anymore
Thank you for sharing Jamal. It definitely hit home. As a musician we can be so caught up in the moment and sometimes ignore the heaviness. True worship and prayer is the cure. I'm sure we have all, or going through this. This is a great reminder on how to overcome.
i know that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him until that day….a word in due season is like apples of hold in pictures of silver. thank you for this timely message.
this is true, cause i remember being depressed one night and saw someone's WhatsApp status about a certain gospel song, i checked the song out on YT, and i ended up dancing to the song and all the depression was gone, i was even shocked at how my mood completely changed when i was praising God through the song.
You have helped me realize where I am right now and how to pray and work through difficult times!! Thank again J. H. GOD IS reaching out to us through your ministry!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😇
I’ve been going through this for such a long time. It’s is freeing to hear you speak to this. I’ve been following your channel for such a while and every time you always come with something to help. Now I’m in a zone where I’m now experiencing the word of God as a place to escape. I did not know to view it this way before. Thank you for being here on RU-vid.
Bro, your word was right on, and extremely timely for where I am. You spoke to my heart like you were inside my mind and cause to rejoice. I praise The Almighty Father for you and your ministry. Amen.
Man this is so on point! I have purchased so many vsts and equipment trying to find that sweet spot only to come back to something simple and familiar that just works. This is what we deal with trying to keep everyone else happy and inspired. We are the jukebox that the people of God and Pastors put their quarter in for inspiration. The more flow that we have, the more we feel drained. If we are doing that part right, we are there more than anyone else. You are right to state that everything starts with prayer, praise, and worship. More importantly knowing the God we sing about and nurturing that relationship with Him! God bless you for tackling this and it is so timely for us all!!!
