I also think God was tired of me stressing out about the EP, and really tired of my constant praying, becoming a repetitive bore, that He grabbed me by the hand and led me into Gideon Murry's studio.(Katalyst Music Productions) In less than 2 weeks my 4 songs was done. Say whaaaat????? I have this image of God on one of those photos, with Him sitting like a boss saying, " I gots this." And, boy...did He. Hilandi du Toit, one of God's angels, protected me like her own child, teaching me how to walk, helping me step by step, and in the end I could dance to my songs ( my friends will know that I cannot dance to save my life, but jumping up and down counts, ok!).
The brilliance of Hilandi, Gideon, Wikus du Rand and Sven Blummer played off in front of me like a Captain America episode and with their powers combined, they took my songs and turned them into super heroes of their own. With me, for once, not being in control, I could actually realize that God was in control. I could put my selfishness aside, stop focusing on what I want and what I was scared of and start to appreciate God's glory, humbly bowing down, embarrassed that I made it about me. My insecurities, my fears, my dreams taking a step back when God moved in, and with utter grace declares everything as His own.
I would like to share with you the message I have been given in my songs and during my time with God and His people. This is the message that I want to tell, every where I go, every time I sing and every time I listen to God's songs.
I've been overwhelmed with this image of God as this almighty, glorious and victorious God. A KING. In my insecurities and fears, I've realized that I was actually doubting God. Every time I doubt my future, I was doubting how powerful He is. Every time I chose to believe the people who told me that it could not be done, I was in essence choosing people over my almighty God, who told me that it could be done. For me, it almost feels like we have all forgotten who our God is. We have forgotten how powerful He is, how almighty He is. We live these passive lives, scared to do anything, scared of worldly matters, scared of violence, scared of stepping up and being who we are called to be. We feel safe in our closed up, guarded homes, living average lives. But, we're not living at all. When God sent Jesus to die for us, He defeated everything that divided us from Him. He defeated all evil.
We have forgotten who our Father is. I can't help but think of the Lion King's scene, where Simba is confronted with his father in the sky. (Feel free to read it in Mufasa's voice) My pastor once preached this amazing sermon. Isn't the Lion King such a great example of where we are right now? Enjoying the company of Timon and Pumba, relishing in life, eating, sleeping and being pointless. Just as Simba was destined for something more, we are destined for something more. We are the children of a KING. We are co- heirs with Christ. Do you realize that? It completely blew my mind. As soon as we step up and realize who our Father is, a King of the universe, we can start wearing our crowns, proudly proclaiming and owning up to who we are. He chose us. We are His princesses and princes.
We need to pick up our crowns. It's waiting for us. Shining in Gods palm.
He crowned us with His glory.
You've been crowned.
Live it.
