Do A Little Dance

Have you ever had one of those moments where no words can possibly express the feelings going on inside of you? Like, if your body could physically burst, it might actually happen? This past week since arriving in India, I’ve had several moments where all I could do was smile, laugh, and let joyful tears slide down my face. And maybe do a little dance [and I don’t dance.]
 
God is SO good! Let me tell you. He is good. All the time. ALL the TIME, He is GOOD! And His purpose far surpasses our own. Even when we don’t see it, even when it doesn’t make any sense.
 
You might remember a blog I wrote prior to the World Race about a challenging experience I faced. One that actually brought me to doing this crazy, ridiculously awesome adventure for 11 months. God made me give up a dream, an opportunity to tour the U.S. and Canada with my former worship band and lead worship in front of thousands. I didn’t understand why He made me let go for the longest time. I knew He was in control through the whole act of obedience, but just until last week I didn’t completely get it. Why would He make me let go of something I passionately love to do and am called to do, to draw others into His presence through worship and creating new melodies for Him?
 
Never would I have imagined that at month 8 of the race, I would be doing exactly that. And ooooh, so much more than I could have imagined!
 
This month, I have the privilege of partnering with Burn 24/7, a ministry, or more like a movement, that fuels off of the worship and intercession of God’s people. That through worshipping God at His throne and inviting His presence into global territories, strongholds are broken and people fall to the face of Jesus.
 
Never would I have thought that I would be leading worship and touring to 5 major cities within India
(including Mumbai, Calcutta, Jaipur, Udaipur, and more…). That I would have opportunities to sing out prophetically over the people of India, speaking God’s heart over them. That I would use my voice and instruments (my weapons), to declare His glory over the nations. That God would strategically mold my passion for missions and music together to create His perfect plan of doing global worship evangelism.
 
And that He would surprise me by giving me a month on the Race where all I get to do is

 
WOW. That’s truly been my recent response to God lately. WOW. I’m just in awe of His sovereignty. His control. How He continues to teach me the importance of trust, dependence, and joy in all situations. Even when they seem pointless or confusing. Because He is always working behind the scenes.
 
The cool part of this story is that it’s really just begun. It’s only been a little over a week, and I still have 3 weeks left. And I can’t wait to tell you stories of the power of God’s presence healing and changing lives dramatically! He's already done so much. So far we have done the following:

– Led a worship seminar in Mumbai, as well as a Burn session where God gripped our hearts as we joyfully lifted up the city of Mumbai for His glory!

-Worshipped with orphans and men & women suffering from AIDS at an organization SEAL (Social Evangelistic Association for Love)

-Led worship for a pastor's conference in Calcutta

-Worshipped with the students at Serampore College (founded by William Carey) 

 I have no idea what’s to come after this month, or how God will continue to orchestrate His plan after the World Race in my life regarding my passion for worship, but that’s still to be revealed. Until then, I remain faithful to Him. That is my prayer, and that is my hope for all of us, that in all situations we remain faithful to Him as He is to us. Because His love will never, ever fail us.