The Big Diehl

In High School, I was writing songs all the time. Like, every week. A lot of them were pretty good. Once I hit college, all my songwriting ceased. I haven’t written any substantial music in over 5 years.

About a week ago, I felt God lay on my heart to put together a CD of original instrumental music (I play the piano) to help people connect with Him; to help during their devotional times. It was confirmed last weekend during our church service. In my heart, I told God that I would certainly obey, but he was going to have to help me get past the musical writer’s block I had been stuck with for over five years.

AND HE DID! I’m getting new substantial music ideas again! Psh, last Tuesday night it was occuring so fast that I couldn’t even write it all down quick enough.

Please pray for me as I write music that can minister to others. Writing music is not easy, I share Billy Joel’s testimony of writing music, “It feels as if you rip your guts open, lay your insides all over a table, and then stick them back in and sow yourself shut.” Pray that I can keep going with discipline as I get these musical ideas, even when I’m tired. Please pray that I make all the right connections with people who can collaberate with me on this project - a producer and other musicians who share my vision. Thanks!