Songwriting?

Ok, recently I have noticed that everybody wants to be either a social worker, photographer, or songwriter when they grow up. This can't work. Yes, there are kids that need helped, a beautiful world that needs to be captured, and thoughts that need to be put to music. But, what about everything else? There are so many more jobs that need to be taken care of! I can't speak for the other two, but I know quite a bit about songwriting. So that's the one I'm going to talk about.
1) You are one in a million.
Do you know how many people out there write songs? I'll give you a hint... A LOT! And for you to think that YOU of all people deserve a record deal is pretty arrogant. I'm not saying that you aren't good at writing, just don't think for a minute that out of all the "songwriters" in the world, you are the one that's going to make it big. That's pure crazy talk.
2) Songwriting can't just begin a career.
There is a lot of work, a lot of reputation to create, and a lot of heartbreak involved. You can't just sign a paper and be famous. It doesn't work like that. You have to play for people, make demos, prove yourself. Even if it's in the Christian industry, those people still have a job to uphold and they can't just sign every artist, genuine or not, and expect to stay serious. You'll get rejected. You'll put yourself out there and feel like you just got punched in the face. It's life, you chose that path. Pick up the pieces and, if you're serious, try again.
3) God has to be involved.
Even if you're not a Christian and reading this, it doesn't mean that there suddenly is no God that's running the universe. Just because you specifically don't believe in Him doesn't mean that He's not there carrying out His sovereign plan for your life. If God wants you, as a Christian or non-Christian, to be a professional musician, it will happen. Without a doubt.

So, there you have it. You can't write a few verses, record it on your computer, post it on MySpace (or Facebook), and expect to be famous sometime within the next few weeks. I don't plan to be famous. I write as a hobby and a way to reach people through the medium I know best. Things won't always go your way, and it takes everything you have to not be discouraged and to trust God. But, you can trust Him. He'll lead you through and if songwriting isn't His plan for you, then there is something even bigger and better in store. Just wait and see what He's got planned. God never ceases to amaze the people that trust Him.