Beyond the Notes

Breathing in rhythms of reflection and rest.

Solo Piano Blessings
Inspiration, Music Stories, Spiritual Journey Andrew Thomas Inspiration, Music Stories, Spiritual Journey Andrew Thomas

Solo Piano Blessings

I composed Solo Piano Blessings as a reminder to count life's blessings in the midst of the ups and downs. There are so many when I begin counting. The melodies are a heart felt expression of being grateful for life's blessings. James 1:17 reminds us that "Every good and perfect gift is from above." God is the true source of blessings, and I need to be prepared to notice them, as well as receive them with gratitude, peace, hope, and joy. 

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Solo Piano Yearning
Inspiration, Music Stories, Spiritual Journey Stanton Lanier Inspiration, Music Stories, Spiritual Journey Stanton Lanier

Solo Piano Yearning

Solo Piano Yearning is a vulnerable, real life musical expression for times of longing for God. Maybe He is close like James 4:8 "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you," but I still want to know Him more deeply. Or maybe He seems very distant and my faith feels dry and parched like Psalm 143:6 "...I stretched out my hands to you (God), as thirsty for you as a desert thirsty for rain."

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Solo Piano Beyond
Inspiration, Music Stories, Spiritual Journey Andrew Thomas Inspiration, Music Stories, Spiritual Journey Andrew Thomas

Solo Piano Beyond

Solo Piano Beyond expresses several of God's attributes He has been deepening in my heart. They both capture my attention, and at the same time are beyond my full comprehension. God is big. Life is short. God gives me His peace and hope through His presence with me, and His promises in His Word. He fills me with a sense of awe and wonder through His creation, as well as His faithfulness in my life. My faith in Jesus as God's son, the Savior of the world, and my Friend, continues to grow as He proves Himself true in my journey. He promises we can know for certain we have eternal life when we ask His forgiveness, and put our trust in Him (1 John 5:13).

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