Sing a Song...

When I consider music or rather the use of instruments to produce such do I ever consider what my involvement is in the production of such? Am I so wrapped up in performing my praise that I forget the simplicity of Christ is in the two pieces of wood hung drosswise and that it matters not whether I can play an instrument or whether I can perform any of the "fine arts"? What does matter is, am I doing all I can to give God a purified worship, one which is just of myself and no one else? That is, how is my relationship toward God growing and how am I most obedient to him? In and of itself there is nothing wrong with the use of instruments. But where is my focus. Am I getting into those areas that demand all of my attention and none of my attitude? When I sing, am I singing from my heart? When I play an instrument do I play the perfect note or am I striving to please Him? Where does my praise come from? Do I sing from my soul and mind? I know that everyday is not the same. Because of my humanity I may not feel like singing but merely mumbling the words. But where does my heart lay? Worse still am I seeking perfection in my instrument or in my voice and am I in a constant mode of correction to make it perfect because I believe that is what God wants?