On singing competition, judges tend to tell a contestant that they sound "pitchy". I TOTALLY heard my voice get pitchy while auditioning, however, I closed my eyes and just resumed singing to the Lord. Ultimately, the gift prevailed and I was given the thumbs up.
The International House of Prayer in Jacksonville, Florida is a slice of the pie of the original Kansas City location. The location in Jacksonville has worship sets 4 nights a week (minimum). My first worship set was on a Tuesday night (10/30). I was one of the three antiphonal singers as well as a lead musician who was singing on keys.There was a guy playing acoustic and singing. There was a drummer, bass player, rhythm guitar, harmonica player, and flute/sax player. 9 in total!!!
The experience altogether was awesome! I felt such peace, God's love, peace, and positive conviction of my shortcomings. It was a true other worldly experience. The set started at 8pm and ended at 10 pm. In the beginning, I was intimidated about the entire experience, but when we began in corporate worship, my nerves vanished. The vocal confidence that I had all along surfaced and I was being totally used by God. The two hours went by in a flash - a true snapshot of heaven! I honestly didn't want the experience to end and had a hunger to keep going!
Anticipation for the next worship set is growing. Time will tell where this gift will take me.
Proverbs 18:16 - A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great.
