Year of Music

At the beginning of this year, I felt that the Lord was saying "Listen to my voice." And He was encouraging me to declare this year as a year of music. Songwriting, recording, learning, stepping out of all that is comfortable for me. As a mom of four now, making music a priority sounds like a lofty idea. Where do I fit in songwriting into my schedule of pick-ups, drop-offs, finding those special moments with each son, and being married, and ministry, and yes the list goes on.

It's been over 3 years now since my family joined a church planting team through my church, and I've come to an important crossroads for myself. I really find the place of replenishment in connecting with God through music. So this must become a priority. I've been finding moments to squeeze into the little space in our garage in order to use our upright piano. Singing and playing often brings the tribe into the garage as well and it becomes family sing-a-long time. My heart is stirring again with dreams of what God is dreaming, not only for me personally but naturally for my sons.

Through this decision, I have been experiencing the most intense battle over my life. Things that I've suppressed over the years are resurfacing, and it gets ugly sometimes. Words like "breakthrough" and "inner healing" come off my tongue so often these days. It's God's heart that we don't stay the same, but continue the healing process with Him. More freedom and more healing brings us further into His purpose and His presence.

So my next step in this year of music, is planning my trip to WorshipU at Bethel Church this summer. This is a big deal for me and for my whole family. My husband and sons will be joining me for the second week of the school as we attempt to make it a family vacation as well. I'm dreaming about how to finance this trip, as it will cost about $1,200 for the tuition, meals, lodging, and vehicle costs for the first week.

If you would like to partner with me for this trip, I will send you 3 songs that I will be recording in the next 6 months as a "thank you!" My goal is to record 6 songs this year! I will update you on how my fundraising is going through other ideas I have as well. I'll include here my paypal.me link you can use as the easiest way to support me. PayPal.me/AEns.

Thanks to a few family and friends, my tuition for WorshipU is half-way covered! Wow! Just $480 left! I've started another fundraising effort, which you can find here: www.booster.com/worshipu-2017-fundraiser

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My hope in posting this is that you will be encouraged to dust off those dreams that are buried in the corner, and allow God to breathe new life into them. Let Him direct your steps as you draw closer to Him.