Sometimes i do wonder if God is really testing my faith or not.I'v determined never to be collecting pay for playing musical instruments(i play the drums and keyboard) in churches,but i'v been facing some sort of challenges for quite a while now.I graduated 5years ago,no work,it's not like i had a poor result,i had distinction out of school(HND),although i taught in some schools for a while,but the pay was not worth the stress.I believe there is a blessing attached to playing musical instruments in churches without collecting pay,most of my fellow instrumentalists collect pay,but to me,it's like they have already collected their own blessing.To the believers here,is it that my time is yet to come?or am i not yet in the right church?i play in redeem,but you know we are having so many redeems around,i don't know if i should look for another one

Hello, i think you need patience and perseverance. People will look for you if you work more on yourself and become a pro in your major instrument. Some instrumentalists are paid up to 250k with allowances. If you add value to your gift people will appreciate it more... buh u can also decide 2 'play' without collecting salary. Just follow the leading of the holyspirit.

whalespiano: Hello, i think you need patience and perseverance. People will look for you if you work more on yourself and become a pro in your major instrument. Some instrumentalists are paid up to 250k with allowances. If you add value to your gift people will appreciate it more... buh u can also decide 2 'play' without collecting salary. Just follow the leading of the holyspirit.

thanks much,do you play any instrument?

Teebest82: Sometimes i do wonder if God is really testing my faith or not.I'v determined never to be collecting pay for playing musical instruments(i play the drums and keyboard) in churches,but i'v been facing some sort of challenges for quite a while now.I graduated 5years ago,no work,it's not like i had a poor result,i had distinction out of school(HND),although i taught in some schools for a while,but the pay was not worth the stress,even i had been having an on and off relationships with the ladies,well i guess that's because of my financial status,God really created me well and i do thank HIM for that always.I believe there is a blessing attached to playing musical instruments in churches without collecting pay,most of my fellow instrumentalists collect pay,but to me,it's like they have already collected their own blessing.To the believers here,is it that my time is yet to come?or am i not yet in the right church?i play in redeem,but you know we are having so many redeems around,i don't know if i should look for another one

Pls don't change from your steadfastness . I played instruments in churches from child .keybooads , drums , bass , lead guitar etc.i never at any time collect money for it. It was rather a privilege . God pays you for your service . Those who play on hire are hirelings.

But if a church feel there's need to employ instrumentalist it's ok. It's still a honour to work in Gods house. But not this hire stuff.

Don't commercialize your talent because of financial issue. Talk with your pastor . They can help get you a job or set up a business for you. And if your trouble is spiritual , get spiritual help .

You ordeal will soon be over. And as for the selfless service u render to churches, let your heart speak. If you don't want to take money, don't. And if you want to, it's okay.

If He gets paid it isn't bad. Pastors get paid na. His condition deserves attention, your church should pay you so you don't starve jare. what you're doing is good though but your church needs to help you. speak to them.

with Jo on this, very apt.