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Bondage to FREEDOM…. That is the story of
singer/songwriter, Shelly Wilson. She was swept off her
feet when the Lord captured her heart and sat her at His
feet in complete surrender. Promise and hope began in
reading the last page of a Bruce Wilkinson book, “The
Dream Giver.” One moment she will never forget was when
the Lord spoke these words over her, ‘I am giving you
back your dream, now go use it for me.” Her journey had
just begun.This journey for Shelly has seen many firsts by God’s hand. She released her debut album ‘In the Midst’ with the title track enveloping the emotions and struggles the Lord saw her through in those recently past years. The album is placed in over 40 downloadable sites such as I-tunes, MSN Music, and Napster, to just name a few. Upon the birth of her music ministry, the Lord gave Shelly and her prayer group a scripture, Eph 3:20 “Now unto Him who is able to do immeasurably more than you could ever think or imagine, according to the power that worketh in us.” Close to her heart is the desire to reach outside the church walls to share the love of Jesus Christ so that they too may know He will do “immeasurably more” for them as well. 4 years later, Shelly is releasing her second album. Not only as an artist, but as a blossoming songwriter. With the tender care and production of Gary Leach at Rosewood Studios, this album is the essence of Shelly’s heart. Each song whispered to her in the midst of personal pain, struggle, joy, and extreme adoration for her Savior. “Moments with Jesus”, as she calls them……..Now put to music, with a command from above to NOW GO! Woven tightly together by Psalm 91 brought to life in the title track “Under the Shadow of Your Wings.”  The Lord has broadened Shelly’s boundaries into speaking
and writing of His presence in her life. Facing each
personal fear with victory on a journey of learning the
wonders of His Majesty. His message to her has been
specifically “to be transparent with my people.”
Those very “Moments with Jesus” have been
compiled in a book format and she is currently
seeking publishing. Vividly remembering Bruce
Wilkinson’s book once again, she often passes out
white feathers to remind those she ministers to
of their “Big Dream.” You will often hear her
quoting Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I
knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I
appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Her
question for you will be this…are you living the life
God created you for? For in that place is where you will
find fullness of Joy in Jesus. Take up your cross and
follow……...Personal Tidbits………… I have been married for 18 years to my high school sweetheart and have 2 awesome kiddos, Allyson and Brady. We live in a small East Texas town and “love the small town atmosphere.” “I love living where I know the teachers who take care of my children daily. I love having friends who have known me my entire life and watch our kids now play together. I can’t imagine living anywhere else. This is our home and there is NO PLACE like home. As my daughter says, I cry over every sad movie, even
if I have seen it a thousand times. I cry over
commercials, other people’s suffering, and I cry
continuously at my church altar…. my “secret place”
with the Lord. I believe the Lord keeps my heart tender
to see at times through His eyes. Without love and
compassion we are unable to show the grace of Christ.
For God is love. I am burdened that many Christians are not experiencing the “fullness” of Jesus Christ and that many still do not know Him truly. I am burdened that we have become so enthralled in religion, rituals, and habits that we have no real relationship with Jesus! I know it simply because I lived it. I am burdened to share my struggles so others may learn and live. Jesus has taught me that through my weakness He is made strong. Jesus is REAL. Not fantasy, not theory. His grace abounds no matter what your past holds. No one is “too late” to have a personal relationship with the creator of the universe. As a matter of biblical fact, we all hold a unique purpose tucked in our hearts… with a yearning that will never be filled until we live it out in this present generation. It is our heritage to claim in the name of Jesus!
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