His Gift

Recently I was asked by a French reporter if I felt myself to be unlucky. I responded with the following: ‘No, I am not unlucky. I know that God is Sovereign. He places us in positions and circumstances to allow His will to be completed in and through our lives.’ With this understanding of how our Lord ordains our lives, the question we are left to ask ourselves is, ‘Will I willingly surrender to His will?’ In this historical fiction, based on a true story, Molly finds her peace as she yields her talent to the Lord for His use and glory. In the real-life story upon which His Gift is based, Mildred Isle, a gifted musician, finds her fulfillment as a wife, mother, and mentor to many, encouraging all both musically and spiritually.

His Gift captured my heart from the very beginning. Perhaps, it is because I, too, love music and grew up with similar experiences. The love of music, joyful musical mental escape, study in a music conservatory, all balanced against academic demands made “Molly” my kindred spirit. His Gift does not ignore the emotional, yet often misunderstood priorities Molly holds. Musical competitions can be unnerving and His Gift deeply impacted my soul as I re-tasted the anxiety before Molly’s performances. The technically accurate description of the differences between a Steinway and a Baldwin Acrosonic piano waved a blanket of remembrance of the variation of key weights, impacting the musician’s agility and strength. This book is a must for anyone who played music professionally, is an avid music aficionado, or can appreciate the spiritual journey of a musician.