Speechless In Memphis
My dear friends,
Have you ever found yourself speechless? Since the release of my album, Zuzu’s Petals, I have. Here’s why.
The release of this album also marked the release of self-employment. I started a contract position developing websites for a Memphis website consulting firm two weeks ago.
Since then God has shown me a few things about myself.
Humility. I’ve discovered that I don’t know or understand much of what I thought I did. That tends to make someone speechless.
Purpose. I’ve discovered that God wants me to know Him more than He wants me to do stuff for Him. I’ve been more concerned with knowing about Him than knowing Him, and telling about Him than talking with Him. Read more thoughts on this here.
Priorities. I’ve discovered that my family wasn’t as important to me as I claimed they were. Becky put it this way, “I wish you were as passionate about your family as your are about your music.” What she’s saying is that my family needs a leader, not just a manager. They need vision and purpose, and I wasn’t giving it to them. Next time I’ll share with you what I’m doing to help fill that void.
I wouldn’t trade the last seven months of self-employment for anything. I’ve learned a lot about running a business and marketing, and I have invented products that reflect my own unique personality and passions. I gave 100% to everything, and I am pleased with all the seeds that I have planted, but now it’s time to re-prioritize. God first. Becky and the kids second. John and his music third.
As for the work done this past summer, it’s time to water and wait. As for the future, the Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep project will be my snack right before bed.
Over the next six months I will share my progress, and what I am learning about God, my family and life. Let me know your thoughts. Maybe we can grow together.
Yours in Christ,
John Albert Thomas
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John Albert Thomas began composing original, melody-based piano works when he was 12 years old. His compositions have the simplicity and thinly-layered delicacy of Mozart, combined with a contemporary sound reminiscent of Enya, George Winston, and Jim Brickman. In 1995, John graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, with a bachelors degree in Music Theory and Composition. Upon graduation he moved to Memphis, Tennessee where he now lives with his wife, Rebecca, and their four children. John has released several solo piano albums, and continues his work on future projects. 
