The time is NOW!!

As I stand in the studio perfecting my sound, I realize that I planned for this moment all of my life. From the first time I stood and sang my first song God was preparing me. God was preparing me for this season in my life as He has prepared me for every other season. I’ve been working hard for this moment sometimes wanting it to happen yesterday but knew it wasn’t time.

People are always asking me questions in regard to my singing: why aren’t you overseas sharing the word or why haven’t you done this so you are further along? My answer is always a resounding, “I am exactly where God wants me to be.” No matter how great our desire is things don’t come in our time but in His time. I put in the work through prayer and ministering and now, its God's time for this moment in my life.

God knows my heart. He has prepared me and I am answering His call. I will sing until my last breath knowing that He has afforded me the gift of ministering through song. It is time to stop thinking about it and putting things in to action! Are you ready for an anointing?

Praising God is my responsibility...

God has done so many things for me that I couldn’t begin to tell you about it in a blog or in one testimony. If I attempted to do that, it would be an abridged version or similar to a short movie trailer limiting my time and explanation. It wouldn’t do my Jesus any justice. Therefore, because praising God is what I am supposed to do, it is reflected in what the young folks call my “swagger.” Put simply, my praise is reflected in my journey and manifested in my spirit thus exuded in my walk. And if you talk the talk, it must be coupled with the walk or it will have no meaning or truth.

I find praise in all that I do from sunrise to sunset. I praise His name when the warmth of the sun shines through my window in the morning or through the clouds on a gray day. I manage to find sunshine in the midst of each and every storm. I offer thanksgiving as I cook my meals and am encouraged to continually praise His name as He continually blesses me. God has planted my feet in every place I've desired to go as well as in places He has needed me to go. He has allowed me to survive this journey in spite of the road blocks I’ve faced. God has smiled on me and I'll continue to praise His name today, tomorrow and each day that He allows me to be in His service.

I praise Him not because it is a part of who I am but because it is my responsibility. I can never repay God for all He has done for me but I will praise Him until my last breath…

Believing in me while praising Him!!

I have been ministering at different venues and spending time in the studio over the past few weeks. I apologize for not making any blog postings recently but have redirected my focus toward developing my CD. I am diligently working to bring something to you, the listener, that will reflect how serious I am about using my voice as a vessel. My intention is to explode on the scene with a masterpiece filled with songs that will inspire and enlighten you while also encompassing your spirit.

I offer up the highest praise when I sing and feel the spirit of the Lord in my soul. My life is designed by the love that I have for my Savior. I want to share that love via song and when my CD is released, I will do just that. My posts will continue but may not be on a daily basis. I will keep you informed and updated about my progress as well as where I will be ministering.

I ask for you to pray that the Lord continues to guide my spirit as I work fervently in the studio. I believe in me; therefore, I know what the outcome of all my efforts shall be. I only ask that you make sure you are ready!

Beyond Words... Glory!

Last night around at 7:20 p.m. I stood with my singers and praise dancers holding hands as we prayed for strength before we performed. I was a little under the weather because my allergies were acting up. Once I said, "Amen," I felt renewed because I knew God would strengthen us. I was immediately rejuvenated.

We opened up praise and worship at St. James AME Church in Newark, NJ at approximately 7:30 p.m. At 7:35 p.m. as I sang, "Let Your Glory Fill This Place," it was evident that the holy spirit had entered the sanctuary and hadn't planned on leaving anytime soon. Each person sang with every fiber of their being exalting the highest praise. There is nothing wrong with dancing for the Lord and that was reflected in the praise dancers last night. Through creative expression the praise dancers collectively showed passionate praise with each silent move they made to Marvin Sapp's, "The Best In Me." Members of the congregation started standing slowly during the first song but by the second song, "Let It Rise," the entire congregation stood on their feet worshipping, dancing, and praising His name. It was in a word, glorious! It was quite clear that we were getting ready to "have" church.

Before we left the church, I realized the spirit had entirely taken over which was reflected by the praise that extended from the pulpit to the back pew and beyond the church doors. People were singing and dancing as they openly praised His name with their eyes and hands pointed toward the sky. I'm sure that our celebration could be heard out on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard because we weren't trying to be sophisticated and secretly praise. We were trying to show people just how good God is. The Lord showed up and transformed every one of our spirits. There wasn't one person in the church that did not appear to be filled with His presence. Every negative thought or stress that may have been occupying our minds before we entered the church had been replaced by the comfort of the Lord.

There is no person or substance that can make you feel what the Lord brought into that place. I felt it in the depths of my soul and woke up this morning with a clean heart and mind. I, along with the other singers, praise dancers, and congregation witnessed God at work last night. As we sang our praises and called His name we gave all of our problems or concerns to Him. God is good and last night He came in that place and showed out. Today, I am still standing on that praise and will never let it go.