I’m blessed on the rare occasion that I see a celebrity using their platform to share their faith. And so when I came across this video last night I couldn’t help but enjoy every minute of it. I think it's a bit old, but still so worth talking about.
I love Wynonna, and I have no doubt that she and I would be fast friends if our paths were to cross. I’d like to sit down with this girl and enjoy a cup of tea. She’s a hip chick, and she loves Jesus which is a unique combination that makes her “Wynonna.”
The song blessed me to tears. It often does. I know that it’s a Mercy Me song, and they do a wonderful job with it, but hearing Wynonna sing it with the passion she did, while tears streamed down her cheeks—I was in awe. I just can’t imagine being gifted with a voice like that and an opportunity to share it. Wow.
I mean really… I can only imagine God’s thought process when He created her. Putting the final touches on this woman He said, “I will bless her with an outstanding voice. So strong it can’t be denied, yet so tender it warms the heart of all who listen.”
And as she said, "To the world I'm one, but to one I'm the world." That's something for all of us to take joy in, isn't it? To realize that each of of us were created with intention and forethought.
Last night I got to thinking… we always expect Christian celebrities to use their platform to share Jesus when we should be asking ourselves if we’re using our own.
We’re all given a platform in one shape or another. Whether it’s around the water cooler at work, talking with the other moms at a homeschool group, or chatting with a neighbor outside… we have a platform to share the love of God with the people we meet.
And why would we share it? Not so much because it's our duty to do so, but most importantly because this incredible God that we serve is so worth telling the world about. How can we possible keep silent about such an amazing God!!
Thank you Lord for creating each one of us in our own beautiful way! You never cease to amaze me!!
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Great point! I've been thinking lately how people seem to be extremely disillusioned when their Christian famous person disappoints them. I may be disappointed at times too, but they are just people. They fail just like we do, we just don't have as many eyes on us when we do. :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that song. When my daughter was a professional ballerina, she danced to that song at our church years ago. It brought tears to many eyes. It was like Jesus was in the midst of us on His throne. I love Wynona's voice so I am looking forward to listening!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this song, it's one of my absolute favorites and it's gotten me through some very tough years.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for the party, as always, I am blessed by the other writers who post here <3
I hope to be a blessing too!
Thank you, Darlene, for sharing this music video. The song is a personal favourite. When I lay in bed, sick and dying, I sang it in my heart. Imagine singing that when you're in the throes of death... There I can already dance for Jesus! But He was hugely merciful to me. He made me live...to write about Him - praise Him forever!
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting today! Yes, it's as you said. We all have a testimony to share. We don't have to be a famous celebrity or even a great speaker. We just share what's in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteI love this song. We had it played at my dad's service and it was just a comfort, to know that he was with Jesus.
How I enjoy this song! What an awesome truth that we all have a platform to share God with our world - whether that platform is on a stage or in our kid's rooms or around the conference table in an office. May God strength each of us to be the light reflecting his love, joy, peace, and salvation to any who see us.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful article...thank you!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Mrs. Sarah Coller
What a beautiful rendition of that song. It was a special treat to hear Wynonna sing it from her heart. Thanks for sharing it today.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting and especially, thank you for sharing I Can Only Imagine. It blessed me. It was exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteIt's always a joy linking up here, reading your posts and discovering other links! Such a blessing! Thank you! You inspire me all the more!
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