Big Dreams

When I was a kid I had two dreams: to be a famous singer and to travel around the world helping other people. Like many other kids I had a lot of big ideas and even bigger passion. I wanted to make a difference and I wanted to sing until I could not sing anymore. I had no idea how it was going to happen I just knew that it is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. A lot has changed since the days of “mattress” concerts held in my room and raking leaves for “The Elise-Bre Missions fund” but the one thing that has never left is the passion.

Ok, so I am not a famous singer but I am taking part of something even more exciting. I am singing for the sake of the gospel. In Chronicles 16:8-9 it says, Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples! Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; talk of all His wondrous works.” This is the perfect picture of what I feel called to do.

I am working on a recording a cd to share the truth with hurting people. The cd contains songs such as, “Sunset Dreams” and “No Place to Go” that are inspired by personal life experiences and lessons that God has taught me. I am so excited because not only are they songs to encourage the listeners but also peoples all over the world, specifically in the country of Ecuador.

How will it affect people in Ecuador? Well, on the 19th of January I will be traveling to the beautiful nation of Ecuador. I plan to take as much money as I can to support the ministries I will be working with which would include any money that might come from the cd. This means ministries such as Isaiah 61 International and La Iglesia de Dios will be able to reach more people through the provision of more funds. (Did you know it can cost as little as 4 dollars a month to provide a child with food, shelter and care for a month?)

As I have seen from previous experience, every little bit helps. Like the parable of the talent, I may not have much but what I have I want to invest. Recording the cd and taking the trip to Ecuador are investments of time, money, and energy and I do not know what the return will be here. However, I know, eternally they are priceless investments.

I am grateful to God that the passion never died. I pushed it down, I denied it and sometimes I tried to hide it but He has always had a bigger, better plan. He used my little childhood desires and made them “a dream come true.” Now, it has turned out better than I could have planned or imagined and all because of His grace. All praise and glory be to Him!

For more details or about the cd, the trip, or the ministries please contact me at acolite777@hotmail.com . Or if you have any other questions, are interested in making a donation or joining the team through prayer support please contact me. Also, some of the songs from the cd can be sampled at www.myspace.com/acolite777