I am not sure if this is the correct spot for our assignment. It would have been easier to answer the questions about the gates, my influence etc had it been before my mother and baby sister passed in 2002. Since their deaths compared to what I'm doing now is so very different.
1.What gates have God authorized me to influence ?
I'm gonna guess and say church and family. Mostly what I do now is work with the evangelistic team and intercessory prayer team at my church. At other ministries I I play organ and support the worship leader. Since being fired at my church as Minister Music I really just do more outside my church than in. I'm glad my pastor released me to help whom ever needs me. IF not I'd be on the back row gladly chilling.
I would also say the internet is part of my influence. God consistently keeps giving me platforms where I share music and an encouraging word to souls that are listening. It's just songs I have written and recorded but it songs He gives me HOP for somebody watching.
My responses are someone has been encouraged,healed etc. After my mother passed I stared hearing songs with instrumentations without trying. Creating praise songs to sing to God daily is my way of ministering to God. I know that there is no way I would still have my right mind after dealing with all these lifestorms after the last 24 years.
When people are hurting there is something in me that wants to reach out and give them encouraging words. There was Evangelist that would call me To sing worship songs while she was in p a in. I did it afraid. She has now passed.
So I guess it's correct to say prophetic music is my influence. When people say they were healed delivered etc. that's a good thing. It's all God and for His glory so I just say nothing and smile. Being that God spared my life after attempting suicide anything I can do to bring Glory to Him is so exciting.
I guess my influence is my family to my surprise. After my mom passed my cousins let me know that they had been watching my life to see if I would backside. They also said you the longest person I know that stayed saved since at teenager.
Who knew ? I was so blessed one even gave his life to God while he was dying he said due to my influence.
My spiritual burden is the same as it was as a child. I told God that I did not want to be an entertainer but I wanted people to get saved, healed.,and delivered from singing.
The older I get and hear and see people hurting it has intensified. I still don't know where the words came from as a child. God has blessed me travel write songs for people and record as a recording artist. As a Psalmist ,minstrel etc it has been hard and I have shed alot of tears. We won't even mention members talking about beating me up. I must say God has been good and I have so enjoyed every gift God has given me. I'm not mad I'm excited about my next. God surprisingly blessed me to receive multiple music awards.
I understand the power music controller and birthed by the zHoly Spirit. I also understand demonic influence in music.. I try to tell people to be careful not to mix the two. When people are about their pockets I'm not mad at them I just want God to be so deep in me that I can discern what's an opportunity from Him and a trap set up by the enemy. If I got this assignment wrong or incomplete in my defense I am a 'REAL SENIOR" and I eventually get to where I'm supposed to be.
Since my mom and sister passed I have been lost concerning my purpose, why God still got me here and Who AM I? Now I can add a name somewhat to things I flow in without thinking.
Thank you Apostle for what God has given you to do. I can't begin to explain the peace I'm starting to experience learning more of what you are teaching. What is so amazing is when I'm playing in a service my hands shifts to chords I have never played before, there is a sound that is released singing that releases God's presence and when I write songs for some of the internet platforms the lyrics seem to write themselves.
THATS ALL REALL HOLY GHOST assistance!!!!
I LOVE IT!!!!! I am so grateful!!!
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