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I was invited to play for the GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT held at CCF, St. Francis Square by Roy Fabella of Windsong. He wanted me to play “Rylynn“. I felt excited for the opportunity to play. I always wanted to do this. So it was a rather joyful moment for me.

What I didn’t expect was this.

I am familiar that CCF has a huge crowd, but judging from the seats and the nature of the conference, I knew this was going to be a big audience. I couldn’t feel anything. Either I was too nervous or was doing my best to calm down. I also thought why God put me where I was at that moment.

11:57 minutes before 2:00PM (my turn)

When I took this shot, I thought of how God must be watching me. And he will be looking at me further 11:57 minutes from then on.

Come 2:00PM, show time. I did not even once, glance at the audience.

Just did a simple bow after I played “Rylynn“. I looked at the audience and sighed a big relief and thanking myself that I did not glance at them. I would be too frightened. In all my years as a musician, doing solo numbers still freak me out. I don’t decline, but I don’t relax either.

Did I tell you there were plenty of people? It was a surprise to see siblings Tim Mallilin and Tiff Mallillin. He actually waved at me before my number.

I asked Ate Dits to take pictures of me, and I would argue this shot deserves a trophy:

Perspective – how do you see things?

I’m small compared to God. But sometimes I project myself being bigger than him. But in reality, He is bigger than me. In reality, regardless of how I stubborn I am, He watches over me.

This is my reflection on the photo above. I am but a small servant playing for a big God. To tell you the truth, I wasn’t aware I was projected on the screen. I’m happy to not know! God must be snickering at me for thinking this.

Anyways, Windsong rocked CCF after my number.

Kuya Roy was playing keyboards at the far left of the stage.

All in all, it’s a humbling experience for me. And I went back to office smiling.

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