fallen warrior

My email can really bum me out sometimes. I was deleting spam from an old account when I came across a message from Liberty alumni updates, or something like that. I scan them every now and then to see what's new. That's when I got a bit bummed.

Before the commercial for some insurance company (you actually could guess which one) the message announced some alumni news. A recent alumni is returning for a concert. She had majored in child development or something along those lines, and originally wanted to work with orphans and disadvantaged children. Then God told her she should sing instead.
Here's where I have issues.

I'll leave the "God told me" can of worms for another time, but I will say He tends to "want" things that cater to our whims a suspicious amount of times. Who knows? Maybe God wanted me to be a Hollywood actor, or a Lottery Winner. You never know.

Back to the singer. I can't help but think about the two options, and how much greater the need is in one than the other. There is no shortage of people clambering for the spotlight, or even those using singing and speaking talents to encourage and strengthen others. But servants are in short supply, as there are no immediate signs of glory (or even success sometimes) there. Our children are being shot at, bombed, orphaned, and starved to death. Even in developed countries such as the US and Korea, many are outright ignored. They don't need governments, they need loving individuals willing to share love, knowledge, food, time, etc., and ultimately, Christ. The laborers are few.

I never met this person, but I can't avoid sorrow. We gained another performer, and lost another warrior.

I feel strongly on the subject, so I may be wrong. If so, feel free to comment.