I watched the movie I Can Only Imagine which chronicles the life story of Bart Millard, lead singer for the group MercyMe. Bart had a tumultuous childhood but finds his way through faith and his music, ultimately writing the song for which the movie is named.
Bart’s agent pitches the song to mega-star Amy Grant who acquires the rights to sing it during her upcoming concert — but while on stage she opts instead to let Bart have the honors. It was a career-defining moment, propelling Bart from an unknown to the writer/singer of the #1 Christian song in America. The song became the best-selling, most-played Christian single of all time.
Amy could have easily reaped the notoriety and royalties for herself. But in a selfless act, she allowed Bart to have the spotlight and all the benefits that followed. How can you find opportunities to emulate Amy and similarly lift someone up? I can only imagine that such generosity has its own rewards.
