Ever since I went to Latvia in the summer of 2005 to work with orphans, my life has truly been changed forever. After that trip, God birthed in me a vision for how to use my gifts to help orphans all over the world: to record an album of hymns and worship songs and use all of the proceeds for Shaohannahs Hope. Wow Lord, You are so good to reveal that to me. Finally...my heart for recording was no longer selfish, it was God-honoring and about furthering His kingdom.
So almost 2 years later, I now have the opportunity to actually record. God has given me the gift of time, some sweet resources, and some knowledgable people to help me along the way. I've been practicing a lot for the big day: February 24th. I would appreciate yalls prayers so much. Please pray that God's hand of favor would be on this recording project. I know that God could seriously open huge doors for this and raise a lot of money for these orphaned children, and I pray that every penny raised would be for His glory.
If you think your church or organization would be interested in selling these cds, contact me and I'll let you know details. I have a lot of things to work out, and I'm just praying that the Lord continues to direct my steps. There could potentially be a lot of places that would help me sell these albums and be on board with it: Breakaway, Austin Stone, Living Hope, other area churches, Steven Curtis Chapman, but it's just a matter of time and prayer and the Lord being at work. On March 10, I have an opportunity to meet Steven Curtis Chapman at his concert and share with him my heart for this project. Please pray for that conversation. Steven and Mary Beth Chapman have done so much for the adoption ministry over the years and their lives are pretty much about adoption these days, so to have them be excited about something that benefits their organization could open some big doors.
Ultimately, I would just ask you guys to pray. Pray for God to move through this and for His Spirit to be all over it. Pray that these songs minister to the lost. Pray that the kingdom of God is expanded because of it. Pray that even just one child gets a forever family through the money raised from this project.
I will let you guys know once the cd is done and completed and ready to be bought. I'm so excited about what the Lord is doing.
19 comments:
leeseeeee!
im so glad to read that the cd is coming outtttt! sweet opportunity partna! i miss seeing you and talking to you! press on. oh and this is jon not colby...i guess he logged on on my computer...
Wow, girl. Great idea! I'm excited that you have this blog so I can follow your recording project. Keep us updated. Love you!! (I'll e-mail back soon!
Lisa -- I am so encouraged to hear your heart for this ministry! I pray the Lord continues to give you wisdom, discernment, and a love for this gift that he has given you! Love ya girl!
Rooms-to-go! I will pray for you if my feeble mind remembers. I love you girl!
study buddy!!!!
i'm so so so happy for you and this opportunity! how incredible and good is the Lord!?! i'll be praying for you esp on the 24th.
love you and miss you, brookie
Lisa,
What can I say? Ever since I met you as a little Jr. Higher (wiffer!!!), there was something unique about you and your heart for our Lord. I'm proud of what you have become and how you are seeking to use your amazing gifts for Him! Your heart is where it needs to be - continue pursuing Him... I'm excited to see where He leads!
Mark
Leese! i'm so excited about this opportunity! i would love to try to sell your record at apostles.
This is great Kathy
Leese,
What a blessing it was to check our guestbook and find that you had visited us and our precious Elliana!
Your energy for those without earthly families is inspiring, and I would LOVE to help you promote this Vision you have been given in any way I can. Your interest in orphans is very personal to us because the Father of All has grown in you a heart for those longing for forever homes. And in doing so, you have become a willing and ordained advocate for our baby girl. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Please let me know how we and anyone else interested can get our hands on one of those CDs! I can't wait!
Knees to the earth,
Crista Merrell
Leese,
What a blessing to see your name in our guestbook! Thank you for visiting us and precious Elliana!
I am so excited about the vision the Lord has given you for those without earthly parents. I would love to promote your cd in any way I can because through your passion and willingness you have personally touched our daughter and the lives of so many other children around the world. Thank you for being their anointed advocate and loving them sight-unseen.
I pray I will have the honor of meeting you face to face on day. Blessings in the sweet name of Jesus!
Knees to the earth,
Crista Merrell
Lisa,
I'm a dork. Thought I lost it. Guess I didn't! Delete at will! Heeheehee.
Love,
Crista
Lisa, It's so encouraging to see you using your talents for the Lord.
Matt. 25:40 "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'"
I'll be glad to see your records here in Albuquerque and then at our new church when we move to Las Vegas.
Lisa May-you-marry-me!!!!
I love the way our Lord works!!! He has blessed you in so many ways and now I can keep track of it all!!! It's so good to see your face - YAY!! I am so proud of you - for putting yourself out there and being willing to be a vessel for Him to fill....but then again you've always been that way, so it's no surprise that He's using you in a mighty way. Please let me know if you need anything - I am so eager to see where God takes His vision through you! Know that you are being lifted up, sister!! Keep in touch!
How amazing!!!
Can I buy a CD?
I got your prayer letter. I'm already praying. I'll be out of town praying this weekend. I pray God's annointing and His hand on you Saturday. I love you!
hey lisa,
i was wanting to send you an e-mail... but i'm not sure you would get it... all i have is your neo account. do you have a new one???
anyway, i was thinking about you and decided to look at the blog and see when the recording date was. i was SUPER excited to find out it's today! (well... it's already the 24th is asia-land) i'm excited to be able to pray for you as you sleep tonight and get up tomorrow and bring glory to the Lord..... may your fingers flow with praise to Him. i pray you may have a sweet time of worshipping our Father. i can't wait to literally hear what the Lord does through you in this project.
you're precious. and i love you. when i come back to the good ol US of A we can sit, drink coffee, "study," read Charlotte's Web, play two years of catch-up, and of course laugh. i miss those times.
love you.
brookie
is the comment that was deleted mine? I'm going to cry.
I expect an update on the whole cd experience this week, or whenever your spring break it. Seriously, I miss you!
Sorry, I mean whenver your spring break is. I hate typos but I love you!
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