To minister through music or obey one's parents?

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Tlite

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Ok so as of the past couple of weeks God has really laid upon my heart to begin seeking who He is but also to use th gifts he has given me. It seems as if everywhere I turn there is God saying to use the gifts he has given me for Him. Sounds simple enough yeah? Well I would seriously go all out for it because I feel like He has prepared me for it. He has allowed me to learn how to lead worship through many adequate teachers and also how to really give the glory to His name, however the only problem is my parents do not want me to pursue this path. They personally do not enjoy music other than hymns and the worship I lead and plan on leading would be contemporary so they have told me I cannot form a band and begin playing. I've seen the results of what music can do to a persons heart and I want to use every chance God gives me. This leaves me with a difficult decision because I feel as though everyday that goes by is just another day I've wasted. I have the desire and I have the drive but they have said no so im now left with a choice. Do it against their will or wait until I turn 18 and they no longer have a say. I've been offered different recording opportunities but they have said no. I really want to and I feel led to but I just do not know what to do. Insights please?
 
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Common mistake people make is they feel god tells them they'll be doing something, they are supposed to go out the next day and start doing it. sounds like you're assuming the same thing. maybe god does want this for you, but doesn't mean he wants it right this second. bottom line is the only time you may have an ok from god to disobey authority of any kind, is if their demands put you in a situation to go against your core beliefs. this is not a 'core beliefs' issue.
also i'd keep praying if this is really right. seems as though since the popularity of hillsong and other major 'praise acts' everyone suddenly is 'called' to be a music minister. since you're not even able to take this direction now, without disobeying your parents, instead of trying to find ways around doing right thing and obeying your parents, you should make sure this is truly right.. an that your heart is right. if this desire is tempting you to disobey god then you really have to think if its really of god or not.
 
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Adrianv125

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Brother as someone who serves the Lord in the worship ministry and has been playing since I was 8 years old all I can say is be glad, full of joy and grateful for the place where God has you serving right now because if you are truly seeking His will and walking according to His purpose He has placed where you are serving right now. Be content and submit to those who are above you, meaning your leaders at your congregation as well as your parents also. If God has put something in your heart while you are submitting to Him and seeking His will, such as what you said about pursuing a career, then be sure that God will provide you all the help you need to carry it out, but as of right now submit to your parents and your leaders because God rejoices in that.
 
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