Sing, Sing, Sing

I began singing when I was in first grade. I would play with my barbies and sing really loud . I thought I was good. In 2nd grade I had my first performance ever. A couple of my friends were my backup dancers and I was the lead singer. It was my school's talent show. When I got up there I was super nervous but I got through it and it was an amazing feeling. I then sang solo for the first time in 3rd grade. I sang a song by Avril Lavigne . It was an amazing experience. I began getting better and better every year. I knew I had a voice in me and I just wanted to perform every chance I got. Sixth grade came and I decided I wanted to begin singing lessons. So I talked it over with my mom and we started up the singing lessons and I got better. Way better. I started singing a lot. Some more school talent shows and then at a restaurant . Singing became my passion. I then was lead by God to sing in my churches band. I didn't know what to expect but when I'm up on that stage I feel an overwhelming love. I feel God within me . My heart beats fast, I start getting hot and I just feel like I can be myself. I feel like I'm home. I feel God when I sing more than any other thing I do for God. I feel his power when I sing to him. I feel his grace. I feel his mercy. I feel his love. I feel his strength and I just feel that he's proud of me for singing. & I know that what I'm doing in the moment is right and it's what he wants me to do. I can't explain to you the feeling I feel when I'm done. I'm just happy. I'm grinning from ear to ear and I feel blessed. Nobody can take that away from me. Singing in my church's band makes me feel free. Not because I'm singing for a crowd. But because it's a time when I have personal time with The Lord. Personal time I never get anywhere else besides when I'm on stage. I know God has given me this gift. I've been using it. Singing to God and being on stage is my drug. It's my happy place. It's better than any feeling I could ever tell you.

If you have a Voice within you. Whether it be a singing voice or just a voice of strength within you. Don't be afraid to use it. God will be beside you. He will help you and He will give you the strength you need to use that voice and the ability to use your voice not for your own but for those around you. USE your Voice. You never know what could happen if you start believing in your Voice. You could really go far:)