THE HEART BEHIND THE RECORD // the heavy, the healing, the holding. //
Hey fam,
Many of you have been a massive part of my ministry and my journey since the beginning. I moved to Nashville to pursue this crazy calling 9+ years ago, and YOU have been with me through the ups and downs and have often been the voices / stories of encouragement that have fueled me to continue when I felt like giving up.
- You believed in me as I hustled to get music out at the beginning of this journey
- You celebrated with me when I signed my first record deal at Sony in 2019
- You prayed for and stood by me during the crazy time of covid when the music industry stopped completely
- You supported me and shared your stories and love with me when I was dropped from my label last year
- ...and now? Now, I'm asking you to BE my team, partner with me in this ministry I have through my music and come alongside me to make my FIRST EVER full-length album!
Trust me... I know this is a lot to ask. I have struggled with and gone back and forth over this decision. But, God has done so so much in my life in the last few years and has given me so many songs that I believe are meant to reach those who are struggling, hurting and needing Him, that I'm choosing to step out in faith, ask for what I would need to make a record, and watch what happens. I know God is able... And whether you can donate or not, I ask that you PRAY for God's will in this.
In the last 6 years, I have walked through some serious lows... I've faced depression, anxiety, panic attacks and moments where I believed the hurtful words of worthlessness spoken over me by the enemy and wondered if there could be hope ahead (the heavy). I have also seen God do tremendous healing through counselors, His word, community and the Holy Spirit (the healing), and through it all, I have been convinced more than ever before that in EVERY season... the painful, lonely, depressive seasons -- and the joyful, happy, exciting seasons... He is with us, holding us fast through every moment (the holding). God is faithful. In each of these stages of my life, He continued and continues to minister to me through the songs He gives me, and I believe it's time for those songs to reach other peoples hearts exactly where they are, and no matter where they are. I invite YOU to be a part of this.
My heart is to reach the outliers, the outcasts, the suffering, the self-harmers, self-shamers, lost, lonely and desperate. Because, I have been there, and I know the God who meets you there and sees you through the other side. Whether you are in the heavy, the healing or in a season where you recognize the holding, our sweet Jesus sees, cares for and loves you right where you are. I want you to know that, and I hope you will join me in sharing that message with the world. My heart is to see and be a part of what Isaiah 61 says below, and I cannot wait to see how God uses this project to bring this about!
"...to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair."
THANK YOU precious friends... I love you all dearly!