Okay maybe I shouldn't be surprised by now that the Lord is the one who directs my path, and that he goes before me everywhere I go, but when he keeps doing it I'm just wowed! This past year and 2 months of trying to do music ministry full time has been so interesting. Absolutely every time I begin feeling like "why am I doing this?" "Did God really call me to do this?" "There's nothing going on, how am I possibly going to keep doing this?" He ALWAYS and I mean ALWAYS brings something or someone my way to encourage me. I feel like Gretel following the bread crumb path, and just when I think I can't find the next bread crumb, there it is just around the next turn. (I wonder if I'll ever make it to the big candy house? lol!) What I have noticed is that I have done nothing. I do not deserve any credit for any event I've gone to or done. The Lord has been the one to bring all of it my way. Every church I've sang at, every push to keep playing guitar, every kind person who has given me a chance has been because the Lord did it. This past week I have found myself becoming a little anxious because things have seemed to slow down for me. The rest of this month seems slow and the month of May looks just like it. Now I know that this hasn't been booked yet, but regardless this is how the Lord keeps doing things. This is not the first time this has happened, and I am always so encouraged and in awe of it. Literally a few minutes ago I checked my fan page on facebook (I don't do this very regularly even though I should) and there is a sweet message from a lady who heard me sing at an event back in (I think) 2006? She said she would love to have me come to her church. Yet again someone God completely brought into my path. I'm honored to be on this bread crumb path that the Lord has me on. It may be narrow, but I pray I always stay on it. His path is the best. His bread crumbs are far better than any feast I could find off of this path. He is my daily bread, and I am overwhelmed by His love for me. Oh how He loves us. He truly does...
You are an amazing woman and I'm proud to know and call you friend. I read something just yesterday, and I wish I could remember all the details, but the essence was that we really should pray (I think as David in Psalms) for God to give us neither too much nor too little, but to provide only what we need. I would say you're on that path. Nothing is sweeter than and more satisfying than the comfort of knowing He is there and even though we don't know what tomorrow holds, He does and He will provide and make a way.
ReplyDeleteKeep the faith and keep singing!
Kevin,
ReplyDeleteI am grateful for you as well. It seems that is what God is doing-giving me exactly what I need. We are told he will do this, and yet we act surprised when he does. lol! He is so good. I am grateful for each day he gives me. Thank you always for your encouragement friend!
Sarah
Mrs. Sarah, I had never heard you sing a song by yourself until i listened to your music on the site. You have a beautiful voice and i am so blessed to have you as an "agent(:" . God is so great. He led me to you so i have been able to experience all that you have let me. Thank you is not enough words for me to tell you.
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Mackenzie Lee
Mackenzie-you are a sweetheart, and I'm so glad that I met you years ago at Sandy's studio. I'm so glad you've been a part of some of the projects I've done. You are a talented girl and a joy to work with. I love your "God is the Man" comment-lol! He is indeed THE man! =) Love you!
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Awesome Sarah! I so needed this right now. I feel like I am walking the same path right now, and I feel the same joy, even when I think I can't go anymore and God shows up again :) Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteChellsey
I am so glad that you are letting God use you for His purposes! It takes a lot of courage and faith. I am so glad that God let me cross your path. You are a joy and an awesome person.
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