Singing has always been something I enjoy doing in the car or while cleaning. It was never something I did in front of an audience. Who would have thought after 25 years of life I would discover a new talent. It just took other people giving me the space to be 100% me.

It was always something I felt like I needed to do quietly. Partially because I didn’t want to embarrass myself if I sounded bad and partially because I was just too afraid to commit. Over the last 2 months I have realized I sound so much better when I’m singing out. It’s a gift that God has designed for me to share and that is very apparent. 

It took other people hearing me during cooperation or team worship, saying “You sound amazing. You should be on the worship team.” I just kept brushing it off, but I knew God was speaking through them to get to me. I’m so glad I finally listened. It’s such an amazing feeling being a part of a team that loves music as much as I do.

The first time I sang with our worship team it was definitely nerve racking to say the least. The moment I started singing I could feel the Holy Spirit take over. I was finally hearing myself the way that others hear me and more importantly the way that God hears me. I realized that I had been trying to sound like so many other people and in doing that I would always fail. I was able to hear my voice for the first time and it was liberating. 

God definitely ministers to me through music and being able to share that with other like minded believers is such a blessing. He gives us gifts to share not to hoard. Thank you God for my gifts. 

-Elizabeth