Being given a gift from the Lord, such as one for music is a blessing in itself. There are many wonderful music ministries out there. Some are gifted song writers, some are vocalists, some play the instruments. Some write the music and for some their offering is to collaborate on the total projects continuity. Few are able to combine it all in one package.
The ability of putting all these endowments together into a single mission and achieve a reverent album that honors the Lord, is truly an act of God. You will find the complete scale of talents Ms. Neal has been gifted with in this album "Return".
Esther Rose Neal is able to connect and project with her music her sincere love of the Lord. You find yourself listening because she delivers a compelling, sincere and inspiring testimony about the 'free and uncontested love of Jesus Christ'. All her songs on this project are positive, uplifting and encouraging. Her style and performances are not generation specific. She has a beautiful voice and is more than capable of a spiritual softness in "You Delight In Me" and pop/contemporary beat with the title track, "Return".
On her contact information card it identifies her as 'Singer - Songwriter - Worship Leader". To that I acknowledge a hearty "Yes" and add "Recording Artist".
Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Him who is the Head, that is, Christ.--Ephesians 4:14-15
O Lord God, You are supreme over all things and all persons and all powers. I proclaim your glory and your authority and might. You have put all things in place, and You rule in truth and beauty. You do not deceive nor are You deceived by anyone.
I confess that sometimes I get wrapped up in the claims, accusations and fervor of the candidates. Give, O Lord, a discerning spirit and the ability to tell who is speaking truth and who is not. As we move toward this fall's elections, let the cunning, crafty or deceitful be revealed, O God, and let those who speak the truth do so in love. Let them speak truth in the power of Your love, that we may as a nation be discerning and wise this election. Amen.
