Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 October 2010 00:58 Wednesday, 20 October 2010 03:09
Hey friends :) My goodness time flies! I can't believe it has almost been a year since my album launch. I apologize for my slackness in keeping you up to date on my blog. This was partly deliberate as I maneuvered some giant developments in my life as well as in my ministry.
First giant change...
Towards the end of last year, I started a formal relationship with a US Christian ministry label called Incubator Creative Group. It is not a record deal, but more a ministry management agreement. They've been helping me to develop and grow not only as an artist but also as a person, which I'm very grateful for. Doing the Indie music thing has made me feel like a machine at times, so it's been nice to be reminded that I'm also a person! This process of working on myself has opened my eyes to the truth that my ministry has always been more than just about music. Although music plays a part in what I do, it is merely a reflection of the bigger issues in life, mainly relationships - with God and with others. In exploring this further, I have come to accept that God's calling in my life was never about becoming a rock superstar (at least not in the U2 sense!) Instead, there are great needs that exist within the church community and individuals' lives that are not really being addressed. It seems that God wants me to be a voice for Him in those areas.
On September 14, 2010, I said goodbye to the pub scene at the Biero Bar in Melbourne in order to direct my focus more on building these relationships. I feel a real sense of peace about this and for the first time in ages I feel like I'm not fighting against God anymore. In the meantime, I've been building relationships with people. Many from my past have been resurfacing and I'm sure this is of God's timing! My heart is to be a blessing to people and I hope that through prayers, conversations, songs, and most importantly real relationships, we might experience the outflow of God's love.
Second giant change... Many of you already know that I'm expecting a baby in March 2011! Hubby and I are excited and a little overwhelmed by this precious gift. We are looking forward to welcoming our little one into the world. Yet, I'm conscious of the fact there will be a lot of adjusting to do as we work out our new family dynamics. I'm really grateful for God's timing with everything. I feel that these changes are helping me to keep it real about who I am and my unique calling in this world. I don't need to try and fit into someone else's mould for me. Rather, I need to be faithful with what God has uniquely entrusted to me.
At last, I think I finally get it!
