~My True Musical Purpose~

Just to give you a brief history of my "singing" career, let me just start off by saying that singing is what I love to do, but it's not what I love the most.Ok, let me start from the beginning. My parents have told me that I started singing when I was 2 years old. They said that I would sing as loud as I could while stomping my feet to the beat. What's ironic is that I still do that...lol! The thing that shocked my parents was that I sang in tune (well sort of. C'mon I was 2!!!)So ever since then I was involved in Children's choirs basically all my life and I'm glad that my parents made me stay in those choirs because if it weren't for those choir solos that I got, I never would've developed my voice that I have now.

I guess you could say that I made my "debut" when I was 14. I was in a youth musical called "Life On The Edge" and I played the mother (not because of my mad acting skills, but because of the solo that the part came w/ ....go figure) The people at my old church, FBC O'Fallon, had only heard me when I was little, so when I sang my solo in the youth musical I got some pretty weird reactions. haha...now to be honest I don't really like getting compliments because I don't know what to say other than "Thank you" and I always feel like "Thank You" is not enough. I'm weird like that, but anyway, I got all these compliments on how mature my voice had become and how "beautiful" it sounded.

It wasn't until I reached my latter years in highschool that I realized that God was the one who gave me my voice....not Liz. I'm just a tool that is being used by God and I know that He has a bigger plan for me and that is why from now on, I sing only for Christ because He is the only One worth singing for. What's really comforting is that whenever I make a mistake at a concert or on stage that Jesus perfects my worship when He presents it to God. So no matter how bad or good I sound, my worship will still glorify the Lord. So yes...singing is definitely one of my passions, but it's not what I love the most. I love singing for God more than anything and I hope that you feel the same way w/ your abilities!
Have a great week,
*Liz*

SpiritWing

These past 3 months with SpiritWing have been great and I truly enjoy everyone in the group. I have especially enjoyed getting to know Kirstin and Ashley. We traveled to Springfield, MO together and I had a blast w/ those 2.
I have a passion for the Music/Ministry and being in SpiritWing has grown me not only musically, but spiritually as well. It has given me a new meaning for the Music/Ministry. It feeld right being in this group and God has truly blessed me in the short time I have been in the group thus far. I look forward to spending the rest of my college career in this group and I hope to grow even more than I have in the Music/Ministry and I hope to grow more as a person.
When I first entered SpiritWing, I was a bit shy, but now I'm not as shy as I was. I'm more open and more talkative than I was. I guess you could say that Kirstin and Ashley helped me out w/ that...haha....thanks girls ; ) Anyway, I can't tell you how much I love music and how much I love using music to please my God. He is the only One worth singing for and some people don't understand that. Well, I hope this post didn't bore you to tears; it's just how I've been feeling and I just thought I would share my joy w/ you all.
Have a great week!
~Liz Out~

~None But Jesus~

There's a song in SpiritWing that really touches my heart; not only because I sing the solo parts, but because it tells the Truth about how there is no one else for me, but JESUS!

None But Jesus

Verse:
In the quiet
In the stillness I know
That You are God.
In the secret
Of Your presence I know
There I am restored.
When You call I won't refuse.
Each new day again I'll choose.

Chorus:
There is no one else for me.
None But Jesus.
Crucified to set me free.
Now I live to bring Him praise.

Verse 2:
In the chaos

In confusion I know
You're sovereign still.
In the moment of my weakness You give

Me grace to do Your will.
So, When You call I won't delay

This my song through all my days.

(chorus 2x)

Intro to Bridge:
I am Yours and You are mine
I am Yours and You are mine
I am Yours and You are mine
I am Yooooooours.....

Bridge:
All my delight is in You, Lord.
All of my hope, All of my strength.
All my delight is in You, Lord

Forevermore.

(2x)

(Chorus)

This song is such a blessing to me and whenever I sing it, I can't even begin to describe what I feel. I DO know that I feel as though God has showed His presence whenever I sing that and it's an incredible feeling. This song reminds me that I need to put God first and everything else aside, because HE ALONE deserves the glory.

Ya know, alot of people complain about not hearing God. I honestly believe that's because they don't shut up and listen to what He has to say. He is literally screaming at the top of His lungs everyday trying to get their attention, but they're too busy focusing on "more important" things. I'm guilty of doing that too and that's why I need to be reminded daily that I need to spend some time in God's Word and I need to just talk to Him. He does talk back; not in a literal sense, but He reveals what He wants for you in His Holy Word; The Bible. God is just so amazing and I am totally unworthy, but through His grace I can have a relationship with Him. I am so thankful for what He gives and I would honestly rather have NONE BUT JESUS!!!!!!!