Goodbye For Now
It’s been a long, hard, faith-stretching ride, but it’s also been the most fulfilling ride I’ve ever been on. I’ve devoted the last three years of my life to a rock ‘n roll band called SONS and, unfortunately, it’s time for me to hang up my bass guitar. I’m not going to dive into reasoning because we’d be swimming for a long time. Internal and external factors weighed into this and have made it the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make. I believe that every transition is bittersweet. The future has an excitingly mysterious draw to it, but it doesn’t make letting go much easier. All we can do is trust that God will continue to take care of us like He always has.
Over the course of the last three years, I’ve seen amazing transformations in the band, in my bandmates, and within my own heart. Using the gifts that God has given me, I’ve been able to travel the country and show love to people that have come to see a rock show. I’ve had the privilege of meeting so many amazing people that have blessed me in so many different ways and I couldn’t be more thankful for those opportunities.
Paul relates our faith to a marathon. I’ve heard the analogy a million times before and it really hasn’t settled in until now. The last three years of my life are just a leg in this marathon that we all run. The next chapter is beginning and, while I have no clue what it holds, I am excited for it. I’m excited to maintain the relationships I’ve built and I’m excited to form new ones with the people I’ve yet to encounter through music, touring, and everyday life.
I pray for blessing and wisdom for the remaining members of SONS as they continue their journey that has just begun. As a band, this is just the end of the beginning and many great things lay ahead for them.
As for me, I will continue playing music. I’m not sure to what capacity it will be, but I’m open to anything that God steers me toward. All I know is that I won’t take the gift I’ve been given for granted. Thank you all for an amazing and unforgettable three years.
Love,
Jacob Bundren
