Why are we any less in the eyes of God than any of the talents you referenced? We are all unique in the way we express and interpret music. I don't put myself on par with any of the great musicians but I know whatever musical abilities I have or will develop, definitely are a gift of God. If someone told me, 30 years ago that I would be singing and playing guitar every week in church and using my keyboard to write and record songs that honour God,I would have said they were crazy. But that's what I do and it's no coincidence. Mark is spot on with his belief that he has been endowed with a gift. Don't take issue with his belief.

God Bless,
Don