Use Me

I just wanted to give a quick update about YAPs. I have sent off 3, and heard back from 1 so far. I have been wait listed, but that is much better than being told no. I am going to remain optimistic about it. I still have more YAPs that I will be applying to, so stay tuned with that. I also applied to a very well known competition, and I have been chosen to compete. I wish I would have had more notice as to the particulars for this competition sooner, but i am excited to haven been chosen. The competition is next Saturday, so I am really going to have to buckle down the next couple of days and make sure I have everything on point. One of my friends told me something that I think I will share. He read that Roland Hayes would pray before he sang that the Lord would remove himself, so that he can be used by the Lord. I am really taking that to heart. I have heard that many times by preachers, but never by a singer. I have to remove myself from the performance, so nerves, anxiety, fear, or whatever else won't be part of the scenario. If I remove myself and concentrate on the music then everything will run smoothly. I already knew that, but it was a great reminder, and I will be including that in my prayers each time before I sing. Turn to your neighbor and say "Let the Lord use you" lol. On a side note, I am still living in the high of my church choir concert 2 weeks ago. It was the best concert I have put on so far. I am extremely grateful to have good friends that love and support my endeavors rather its musically, emotionally, physically, or whatever. I will end this blog with lyrics to the song "Use Me." "If you can use anything Lord, you can use me. If you can use anything Lord, you can use me. Take my hands Lord, and my feet. Touch my heart Lord and speak through me. If you can use anything Lord, you can use me!"