Maila Gibson

Sneak Preview - The Reason

One of our daily readers has been waiting for this track since Maila and I started this series... Well the wait is over... here it is! Enjoy!

This song really hit me the hardest. The message is very powerful and its so direct. The first few times I heard it I couldn't help but cry because of its powerful and humbling message.
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Maila:� Thank you.� It even makes me cry sometimes.� I know that sounds weird since I wrote it, but I almost don't feel like I wrote it.� I really believe God wrote it and�used me as a vehicle to get it across.�For that, I'm so thankful.� My hope is that it touches lives and�encourages others to trust in the Lord.� �
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Whats the story behind this song?
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Maila:� I wrote this song shortly after Sept. 11.� I think that day had an affect on all of us in America.� As the tourism industry took a beating in Hawaii, I lost a lot of gigs.� My sister was layed off from Hawaiian Airlines and needless to say, we were totally depressed.� A lot of our luxuries had been taken away since we had to be more concious of our spending habits.� Then it hit me as I was watching Oprah:� I had nothing to complain about.� There were countless children, husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers who were abandoned by people they loved because of that horrible tragedy.� Suddenly my troubles were minimized to nothing.� I was extremely moved by those who found the strength to be positive and to move on with their lives.� That strength could only come from God.� However, there were also those who were bitter over the ordeal.� Who could blame them?� That's how this song became a ministry to not only myself, but to those who were left doubtful.� I hope this song brings comfort to anyone facing a challenge, a loss, or a hardship.�
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Trusting in God that there is a reason for everything is sometimes the hardest thing to do as a Christian. How have you come to trust in your daily walk?
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Maila:� Making this CD has been a testing of my faith in itself.� So many things have gone wrong.� It took so long to get it done.� People have asked me since I started the project 2 years ago, "When's your CD coming out?"� I finally started telling people, "Don't ask me that anymore!�It'll be out when God wants it out!"� I just read the other day, "God is never in a hurry, but he's always on time."� My life has been pretty adverse.� My parents split when I was 9, I have family members who struggle with drugs, and mental illness.� I moved around quite a bit.�I've held 3 jobs at one time while going to school.� Neither of my parents could afford to pay my way through college.� Both of my parents struggle financially.� Heck, I struggle financially!� I've had quite a few people put me down and say that I'll never make it as a singer.� I've entered contests and lost--BIG TIME!� I entered one on Kauai this summer and didn't even make it as a finalist.� I'm not trying to have a pity party or anything.� I don't consider�my life hard until I see others whose roads�seem�much easier, but that's�why the bible says, "Each one should�test his own actions.� Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else, for each one should carry his own load" (Galatians 6:4-5).��Nevertheless, I'm grateful�in everything.� There are always lessons to be learned and that's why I believe so strongly that there is a reason for everything.��I've written some of the best songs as a result of some not so great circumstances and I've always�experienced some kind of growth.��I carry a verse around with me on a 3X5 card that reminds me to leave everything up to God, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your�own understanding.� In all ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight" (Proverbs 3:5-6).� Believe me, I've whined and cried a lot in the past year, especially during the making of this CD.� The only way to get through anything without cracking under pressure is to trust in God.� ���
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It's one of the strongest vocal performances on the CD. You really let loose at the end! It gives me goose bumps.. i can't wait to hear you perform this live!
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Maila:��I�couldn't help but let loose on this song because the message deserves that.� The first time I sang it live was at the 2003 Easter services at New Hope.� The halau choreographed it, we had a huge choir...it was really beautiful.��I think you can see it�at www.enewhope.org.

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The Reason (Maila Gibson, Ben Vegas)
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