Just would like to apologize for the comments I had to go through and delete saying that I am in a "cult". I find it absolutely amazing that someone would take time out of their day to watch a 20 minute long video and watch all of my covers, and somehow come to the conclusion that it would be most encouraging to everybody else to spread lies about someone who just opened up their heart and told their story of their walk with God. You know, The Bible says that "you will know them by their fruits". I pray that all of you would see the fruit from God that He has grown so abundantly through my life to reach people like you... the person reading this. Here is what I believe: God created everything with His voice... sent His son, Jesus, to bring heaven to earth and to become the sacrifice Who would take my place so that one day, a girl name Melody could have a relationship with Him and a story to tell that could hopefully encourage others. Jesus died, and ROSE AGAIN. He is coming back to establish His kingdom here where all of His people will come together to worship Him forever. And till that day, I believe that people who choose to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, must do whatever they can to shine His light and spread His love... but how? By reading His Word daily, in order to become rooted in the truth behind every word, and to share it with the lives that He has us encounter. He gives us gifts for a reason. And all I am doing is using my gift to bring hope to the hopeless, healing to the broken, and light to the darkness. I really hope you all can see that. The enemy isn't gonna keep this girl quiet.
Hey Melody, you will never be able to have everyone like you. That is true because even Jesus said they will persecute you because of me. My best advice is to overlook comments on the internet. People will say things on the internet that they would never say in person. Don't worry about it. You have an amazing testimony, and keep on loving God because He is the one that matters most. Thank you for the testimony
Melody, this is the devil trying to attack you because he sees how you are living for God, how you are bringing people to the Father, and how you are impacting people's lives, and he doesn't like it! But God is for you and He has overcome the devil and all evil. Don't let the devil get a foothold or destroy any of your ministry and what you are doing for God, because that is what he wants, and he will do anything to stop you and your ministry because he sees you as a threat to him! Stay strong and firm in your beliefs and trust God through it all! You are so so inspiring and i'd absolutely love to meet you one day :) God bless you xxxx
Melody, I'm a 40 year old who has known Jesus for a mere 8 and a half years. God gave me a gift of joyful singing, though not big enough to make it beyond my kitchen table, haha, but just recently I am digging deeper in learning piano and believing God wants me to worship more authentically, without fear. I walk in fear and insecurity because of life circumstances...but I'm so encouraged by your testimony. Sometimes I feel sad because I feel so old and like it's "too late" but deep down I know better. I know God can use anyone at anytime, whether they are in a joyous place or in a difficult place. I value your transparency and honesty. I, too, and someone who believes in sharing the Hard in order to encourage and speak Truth into others. It's so worth it, isn't it. Obeying God and realizing He has abundantly more than we can imagine... It's amazing. I've been in a place of shame and sin and captivity. That song "Though You Slay Me" - yes... An anthem that is hard to receive but so humbling. I loved this video. Thank you for your 💓. May everything you do continue to light you up with God's joy and love.
i literally went throught that exact same thing! My family and I left the church, read the scripture, followed God's law, Following the Sabbath. and what suprised me was that i also was IMMENSELY moved by Steffany singing King of My Heart! and i also want to become a worship pastor! wow..... thats awesome! Watching Steffany, i knew for sure that Worship was where im supposed to be
What my parents have taught me is about the power that lies in a name. Names are so important. Your name reflects the gift that the lord has given you, Melody and that's so beautiful. You've inspired me with your testimony, and I can so relate to you. God bless you and may you continue.
My God... there is no way that this isn’t God. I somehow stumbled upon your video. I believe there is a blessing spoken over your life. I don’t know what it is but, what I do know is that God is showing through you in every way possible. His grace, his peace, his love, his strength, his mercy and above all his precious love coming from you is going to reach the world. 💕💕💕 I’m speechless. I’ve been called to sing for his glory, I want to.. at least I think. I want to become a worshipper but the devil continuously is stripping me of the path God has planned for me. And at times, I know it’s him coming to steal, kill & destroy. But I also know the plan God has for me. CAN I MEET YOU?
Stay strong, sweet girl. You are so loved!! Don't let the devil tear down your confidence. I pray that you would be unshakable in your faith and rooted in His delight. I look forward to meeting you one day!
My brother passed away when I was 15, after he had finally found god and started spreading the word and living a life of Jesus. I am 21 now, and have been lost for a very very long time without a reason behind it. I used to love god and want to sing and worship like you are and just live my life through him, but I’ve been lost. Listening to your testimonial tonight had me in tears, and made me finally realize what I have been missing in my life. I watched your American idol video and I related so much to you saying you felt like an outsider, and how there were so many who just cursed up and down without a care. I live and work in a career field where that is completely normal. So normal that I have stared doing it myself in pretty much every single sentence I use. I lost god and I lost myself, so I thank you for sharing your testimonial and making me realize I need to find him again, because I miss him too.
Melody, I am 26 years old and you spoke words that really hit me hard. I have been in Baptist church my whole life and I completely understand what you mean by not having the confidence to worship. It was like you were speaking directly to me. I am by no means a musician, but I do sing special music every so often and I just know there is a disconnect there. Thank you for sharing your story, now I know that I need to work more towards letting everything go and not worrying about everyone else in the room with me. You are a blessing, and I will continue to keep up with what you do.
You are a blessing to me, a 50 year old, part time worship leader (I play lead guitar and on rare occasions get the chance to sing). I think sometimes I get so caught up in and involved in doing things that I forget to take care of the best and most important part, to sit at the feet of Jesus and worship. Thank you for publishing your testimony! I’m going to share this with my 15 year old cousin who has been leading worship every chance she gets for about 3 years. She gets distracted by friends and the culture so much; I spend a lot of time praying (trying not to worry) for her; she is the most precious thing in the world to me and I know GOD has great plans for her.
It's so surprising to me to see how similar our testimonies are, I absolutely love it. It's true when it says in the bible that we share the same sufferings as our brothers in sisters in Christ all around the world. Thank you so much for allowing God to use you to get personal and share you testimony.
Daniela M I was thinking the same thing. Even down to the voice being taken, and being numb, not feeling God. Crazy! I am in the wilderness missing Gods presence!
I have a very similar story of how I learned to worship and really have a relationship with Jesus. Like you, I grew up in church, and at first I didn’t go because my mom didn’t go, so it would just be my dad going alone. And now that I look back on that, it breaks my heart because my mom always said she didn’t have enough time to get ready, but it was just an excuse. Being so little, I don’t beat myself up about not going, because I was only like 5 or 6. Then, my dad really started making me go to church because he couldn’t stand the fact that we weren’t going. Of course, being just a child I didn’t want to, but my parents have always disciplined me correctly so I basically had to. After I started going, I was in church for 7 years before I realized I was just going through the motions. Even after I was a little bit older and understood why we went to church, I didn’t want to go. I would make excuses like saying that I’m sick so that I wouldn’t have to go. I finally moved up to the youth group, and about a year before I moved up, the youth group had gotten a new pastor. I was so excited to move up. Only 3 or 4 months after I moved up, our main pastor announced to the entire congregation that our youth pastor would be leaving to become a senior pastor somewhere else. I remember crying in the car after that because he didn’t even tell us. So for the next couple of months our church was searching for a new youth pastor, and in that time, our main drummer was teaching us a little bit because we didn’t have anyone. And I have always had a friendship with him since I was a kid, and it’s almost like he was my uncle or something, we were just that close. So one day he was teaching us... and in our youth room we have tiles on the floor with writings of scripture, prayers, encouragement, etc, that previous teens had written on there, and at this point our church had gotten down to like 100 people with maybe 10 in the youth group, and a year before it was easily 40-50, and he was saying “where are all these people now?” and i remember just standing there crying because that’s when it hit me, that I had such a deep care for people, and it broke my heart that these people were now off doing things they shouldn’t be doing. So when we finally got new youth pastors, they poured into me SOOOO deeply and I realized I didn’t have a relationship with God like I should have. Yes I went to church, but I didn’t do anything outside of church. So after many months of them pouring into me, I finally started reading my bible and praying...and eventually worshipping. With this new change in youth pastors, we also changed the worship team, and they picked me to be on it, but I didn’t want to at first because I knew how important it was to be humble, and I didn’t want to use that position as a pride thing. I remember one night at church where we were all praying and my youth pastor laid his hands on me and declared over my life that I was called to be a worship leader, and it was very overwhelming, and he also said I was running from it, and at the time I didn’t know what he meant, and I also honestly didn’t believe that it was my calling. I just wasn’t sure. So after that I went to youth camp, and I had been going for a few years now, and it seemed like every year I would feel the holy spirit there, but I never took that back with me. I probably should’ve mentioned this before, but my church is Church Of God, so I knew the holy spirit was there in our church, but I was always too scared to lift my hands, and I would feel so guilty after. Anyways, at that time at youth camp, I remember a couple of girls who were in my cabin praying over me who were YOUNGER THAN I WAS!! I was so amazed by this, and people would always tell me when I was in the presence of God I would be so close to speaking in tongues (like I would be shaking and so did my jaw) which sounds really weird if you don’t know much about the presence of the holy spirit, but that’s what would happen to me. Anyways, those girls would pray for me and tell me just to let go, and I had no idea what they were talking about, I was like “what do you mean...there’s nothing to let go of.” I later found out that those words would have a HUGE impact on me, and still do. After all of that, I started listening to worship music, and came across Bethel and Steffany, who I love dearly. Just their worship videos impacted me so much, and I learned how to worship. I started lifting my hands at church, and I’m still learning to LET GO of myself at church, because although we are church of God, our church would NEVER worship the way Steffany and Bethel worships!! It’s really sad, but that’s a story for another day. Anyways that’s where I’m at so far in my journey with Christ, and I just thought I would share because it’s so similar to yours!
Wow, a Sabbath keeper! When you stated that you kept the true biblical Sabbath I stopped what I was doing and slowly raised a hand to my mouth, which was held open in surprise. You had my full attention at that point. I mean, I would have payed attention anyway, but that just grabbed me because Christian Sabbath keepers are comparatively rare. I've watched a lot of testimonies here on RUclips, but yours is the first I've known to make that statement. I feel very strongly about the Sabbath, because it's something that God finds to be important for our health and happiness, but people throw it out the window in favor of completely non biblical excuses. God doesn't change, what are you saying about his character when you claim that he changed the Sabbath? Its something that he took the time to lovingly craft into the very creation week for us. I almost burst into tears half way through your story because I really do envy your relationship with God. I've spent so many years hating him, and l've only maybe this year or so begun to genuinely love him, but it's not enough. I want more, but I'm so tied down by the world that it's hard to really surrender it all. One day I'll have complete trust and love for him and be able to really give him the worship he deserves, but it will take time. It's already so worth it, I've been much happier since I decided put my hatred aside. Thanks for sharing, I'm going to go listen to your music for the first time now. Happy Sabbath from a Seventh-day Adventist, thanks for the encouragement!
Melody im going through a storm and just finishing reading your testimony made me cry and know God is for us he will bless us with his rich love may he continue to bless you always love blessings peace🙏❤
Your story is so beautiful Melody. My daughter, Esther, is fourteen. I see her struggling trying to find her way. She, much like you, has a beautiful voice (from what I can hear, she won't sing in front of us either. :)) She plays the keyboard in her room. I want her to find someone she can relate to in music, and our faith. Today , on this Sabbath, as everyone is getting breakfast, I'm going to play this amazing video fro Esther to see. I know it will inspire her. Praying for you and your ministry. I can't thank you enough for sharing your heart. Many blessings to you and your family- Rebecca
I was in the middle of watching this and was currently bawling my eyes out and my mom comes in my room and asks me if I’m ok or if someone has hurt me and say “no, everything thing is great. That’s why I’m crying.” She hugs me and I start crying harder. I was truly touched by your video and relate to a lot of things you have said. Before this video, I was becoming ‘numb’ as you put it. Your words hit me with realization and now I am closer to Christ now. Keep doing what you are doing; it’s working. ❤️❤️
That is absolutely precious. Thank you for sharing that with me! I am so humbled that The Father would use my story to touch you in that way. God bless you!!!
I love you Melody! & I'm obsessed with your music. I definitely see the anointing of God over your life. He had a pan for you this whole time. He is a great God!
Discovered your channel through your tutorial video for recording song covers , what I didn't know was that God actually led me to your channel for a greater reason , I was truly blessed by your testimony , thank you so much for sharing it. God sure knows what I needed and He has used you as His channel of His blessing to me. More blessings to you, your family and your ministry. Love from Philippines 🇵🇭
I have been in a deep, deep, dark place trying to find the father. Your story really touched me, and has really encouraged me to continue and not give up!!! I have felt the love of the father and I know in my heart I am his son and he LOVES me, but its tough when you cant feel his presence and tangible love. But I thank G-d for you because your story inspired me that hes not done with me yet, and he knows where I am and has not left me!!! I love that you spoke of the scripture though you slay me still I will trust you, because my wife and I said that will be our family verse, and right now we are both feeling as if he has slayed us BOTH lol. But the still I will trust you I am learning is a daily decision not a feeling!!! Thank you again!!! P.S. my name is Brandon to so just know you got a good one cuz Brandon's are pretty awesome!!! Congrats!!!
Wow... that encourages me! Thank you for sharing your story!! I pray that The Father would bless you and your family and bring you strength and healing through difficult season. Praise Him through it all and destroy the motive of the enemy. May your home be filled with peace and testimony of The Father's provision and love! And haha that's so cool. Brandon's ARE pretty awesome. Thanks!
Wow your story is sooo amazing!! Thank you for sharing! Please don’t stop! Also I’m sooo stoked you love Israel! I’m in Israel right now volunteering. It is my heart. But really your story is so powerful. May God continue to open countless doors of opportunity for you!!
I know you made this a long time ago but a testimony lasts forever and this really touched my heart. I felt every word you said and I cried hearing your story, not sad cries but loving cries because I know what you went through and how amazing God is. God bless you so much ✨
Hey Melody - I'm really inspired by your story! I think I'm at the very very very beginning / early stages of a journey of God showing how I can use my voice / music for Him. :) Keep doing what you're doing and following God's call on your life!
This is such a beautiful video because you were so raw, genuine and honest. I pray that God takes your ministry even further and uses you to touch even more souls.
I first came to your channel through your Reckless Love cover, sister what a wonderful testimony. Secondly, you so are brave! The internet is so hostile to people who are willing to share their love for God. Let me address something. People will be judgmental dude, but don't be frightened, He is sooooo good and sooo faithful. Brothers and sisters, we are all one in Christ regardless of the theology. Let our faith in Him and our worship be truthful and meaningful. His will be done, not ours!
What a sweet testament to the goodness and faithfulness of YHWH! I first learned of you this past weekend at Revive 2018 in Jacksonsville, FL. You sat and played piano with my daughter, and that meant a great deal to her. You have made a very good impression on her, and I thank you for being so approachable and genuine. You have been gifted with an amazing talent that helps lead people into the presence of the King!! I pray you will always be able to do that. Blessings and shalom to you!
Amen. God deserves all worship since he is the Father of all. Once we have that encounter with his son our savior JESUS Christ everything complements our existence. 🙏 Thank you for your worship to the almighty. 😉
Girl....I hope you read this! By just listening to you talking, I senced the presence of Father. I am 54 years of age, but your testimony taught me something...."WORSHIP"! I did it a few years back, and then somehow stopped.....I should'nt have....! Thank you, for letting Father use you to this regard! God gave me a song '"I'll never leave you nor will I forsake you"'. I will start to sing again. Thank you again, and God bless....from South Africa.
Give Me the Time The whole day I've been waiting for you The whole day waiting to talk to you You've been on my mind for quite a long time In that I hope you'll notice me I'm here, waiting. Give me the time To wait on me, To sing to me, Give me the time I pray Give me the time to talk to you I hope you'll stay Won't you give me the time? This is a song that came on my mind after watching this. I guess this is something showing my that God wants me to take the time to pray. God bless you! Have good night!
Your story encouraged me to follow up with my call. You've inspired me, and I'm so glad for have watched this video. Thank you Melody, never stop posting videos, what you do is above all things the dreams of God, not only for you, but for all body of Christ. Your life, your testimony, is a gift for us, God bless you ❤️
That was inspiring and I am happy that you are still doing music even after everything you been through you are strong and I hope you don’t let anyone take that away from you. Thank you ❤️
I have to imagine there are thousands of believers out there who desire to have the confidence, the unrestrained worship, the boldness, the pure love you have for our Heavenly Father. Your honest testimony is truly an inspiration to them as it is for myself. Thank you for sharing. God Bless!
I'm not a worship leader, but I part take in other forms of ministry. I have been in similar situations where I even end up telling God I missed Him too, that actually was some days ago. God is good. This was inspiring.. God Bless you!
I didn't realize that you keep Sabbath!! I'm Seventh Day Adventist Christian and we do as well!! I love your videos, and your ministry. You seem like a very gentle, sweet person. You're talking voice is so soothing too! It reminds me a little bit of Kari Jobe's voice. I love singing and writing music also!! Thank you for sharing ♡♡ I am a proud new subscriber! God bless you and your worship ministry :)
I couldn't hold back my tears, I was struggling to... When I watched this amazing video. This is gonna be a turning point in my life for sure. Thank you so much for making this video sister. You're a divine blessing to God's people. May God bless you in every way
I'm really very excited! it is encouraging how you speak in intimacy with God, I use my room as a refuge from everything that distances me from God, in silence I find peace. I am a seventh-day Adventist but I gather in the Baptist Church ... I love the way you worship God ... Now I see that it was not easy to get to this level of worship that you have, but I believe everything has a purpose and everything happens in the time determined by God. You and your songs have already helped me a lot, a friend of mine usually says that praise sets us free, and in fact it sets us free. Thank you Melody. Your testimony is beautiful, it is the beginning of a beautiful love story between the King (God) and the princess (you) ... Princess of the Lord.
i cried listening to your story, i relate with it so much cause i loove worshiping but currently im at that point where im numb and im really longing to feel him once again.This has encouraged me so much that there is still hope and i will get through it.
I just came across this video on RUclips and it brought me to tears. Your story and testimony is so inspiring and truly motivates me to worship my true Father and creator. Please continue using your gifts for God’s glory!!
Hi melody thank you for sharing your story! I really felt God lead me to your video because everything you spoke encouraged me as i would struggle with worship i love to sing but to truly worship freely with people around i found hard however i know its always been in my heart and taking baby steps to use what God has put in me i'm now really inspired to step out of the boat and know the importance of being rooted in Christ daily to be able to worship freely :) keep doing what your doing don't ever feel discouraged because sharing your love for Jesus through social media is a powerful thing and will touch soo many hearts all over the world with just 1 click which is amazing :)
i've started to be a christian since i was a kid and go to church every sunday but i didn't focus in worshiping god, like your story, i stopped from worshiping for a year.. i putted my attention from worldly things. my tears fell down while i'm i'm watching your testimony.. this isn't accidentally that i've found you in youtube and hear your voice, maybe god used you for me to i realize everything, to realize how important to worshiping jesus and live him in our heart.
Just came across ur youtube channel and watched ur testimony.. It really moved me and it made me cry😭😭😭. Jesus bless u. Thank you for sharing ur story and turned me back to the right path❤️
Praise GOD for your testimony. I am so blessed. I learned more about worshipping GOD. May GOD continue to use you mightily and may you continue to grow in HIM 😘
This really encouraged me. Your life truly is a love song to Jesus. It makes others thirst after Him. Thankyou for being transparent. Keep lifting high praises to Jesus. He is so good, faithful, and beautiful. Blessings! ♡
Wow this was awesome I have serving the lord for almost 16 and a half years now and hearing your story as touch my life and I was on the wall about doing a video of my testimony but after seeing your story I know my story will Touch someone like your did to me keep up the good fight god bless you
I have started my journey of being that fear free worship leader, starting on this testimony has really helped me. I think FEAR is a common hindrance to most worshipers. Thank you for sharing Melody.
Just what I needed to watch right now! I can relate to quite a few of your points. I grew up in a religious family. For most of my life, I've felt quite distant from God and quite empty in many ways and just over the past year or so have started to learn about how to relate to Him as a friend and companion. I haven't yet gotten to the father portion because of my trying for so long to do the right things to make Him happy with me, but I'm He and I will get to the father concept in the relatively near future once the time's right. Please continue to share your love for Him through music, worship leading, and sharing your story; it means a lot to me. If you're in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area sometime (or wherever I happen to move once I graduate college in May), I'd love to listen to you in person. I love piano and have spent almost a year with it again making my own arrangements of hymns after taking about four to seven years off without playing it at all except for a few short times. God directed me to your channel this evening for just the encouragement I needed.
Melody, your testimony gave me chills 😊 I could feel your love for God and how much He has changed you. It's amazing to see another person in our generation just to love God and want to truly worship Him the right way 💖
Thanks Melody, this has blessed me so much and empowered my faith in what God can do to His loved ones. This is definitely your calling, to heal nations through worship. May God bless you and see you through this journey. AMEN
I appreciate what you bring. Just be you. Don't let the haters hate. You don't make a big deal about your specific doctrinal beliefs (which is good). Keep the focus on what brings us together. Christ Jesus, Messiah Yeshua, and Him crucified. The work he did and does. Lift Him up as He is WORTHY. Blessings and success as you navigate this calling. You have it. You gotta run it! Blessings.
Thank you for your vulnerability. I have never watched any of your videos or heard any of your music, so this is my first encounter with you. I find a lot of my own story in your own story. God has recently brought me through a wilderness season, where I have learned to worship. Right now, my prayer is to learn how to worship Him in fuller love and truth, because I sometimes elevate my gift above the Giver. This encourages me to keep seeking answers on how to do that. I pray God continues to speak to you in the dark, and that you see He is your light in those heavy places. Love to you, in Jesus's name. ❤
If you only knew, as a fellow worship leader, how much you moved me with your story... I can relate to every single word you said. I wish so badly that I could meet you and hug you. Not only that but just listen to more of what God has done with your life. A lot of your words really resonated with my heart and I feel that God led me to watch this video. A lot of the words you said in this video that you said, I really, truly, deeply felt that it was a message that God was telling me Him, himself through your voice. I just am so immensely thankful for you sharing your story... through the numbness and through all the praise and worship... just thank you for sharing your story because now your story is becoming a pivot point in my story and my walk with God. Thank you so much for piercing my heart with your words and helping me grow closer to God too. You are AMAZING. I hope I can meet you some day. Thank you again for everything ☺️💓🙏🏻"In order to know what's good, we have to go through things that don't feel too good..." God bless.
Jordan, you are so kind. Thank you for taking the time to listen, and for sharing with me that it blessed you! I am so humbled that The Father would use my story to impact your life in that way! God bless you, sweet girl. I hope to meet you and give you a hug someday too!!
This is a wonderful testimony. The beauty of your love for the Lord Jesus is evident in your worship. The presence of God was very evident in your worship. I experienced His presence while I listened to the 'Throne Room' cover. May the Lord continue to use your talents to bless others and set them free. Ignore the naysayers. Satan will always send discouragement. Ignore it and continue to press forward with your assignment for His glory.
my twin brother and sister that is 16 but was 15 at the time went to my youth groups youth camp and they where always way to scared to raise there hands and so was the rest of the youth group and they where worshiping and my brother all of a sudden raised his hands high and started to cry and everyone started to cry and they all lifted there hands high. I personally think they where all touched by the lord at that moment 💗
Hi Melody! I just found your channel and I had to subscribe. I also lead worship at my church and it is part of how I spend my quiet time. I like to use youtube videos to help me worship in the morning and today I found your video. I love that you are genuine. I also used to go to a very formal Baptist church. I wanted just to say that for some people, formal worship really means a lot and it is truly worship for them. I have a hard time sometimes in a formal environment when I just want to sing my heart out and offer everything to God, but my brother and sister-in-law love the formal atmosphere and feel like it is offering respect and awe to God. I still attend a Baptist church, but it is more contemporary. We have a praise team and sing songs like those you cover. People lift their hands and close their eyes during worship. Baptist doesn't always mean suit jackets and organ music. I just wanted to mention that. Regardless, I really appreciate your channel and your testimony. I relate to a lot of things you said. Keep singing and praising God!!!
You are just... so precious, So beautiful and Inspiring I love Jesus and I believe exactly that which you wrote and im a living testimony we all are 😍😁❤️🙏🏼Im a living sacrifice!!!! God Bless you Gorgeous!!!! 😭💛🙏🏼
Please more from them, I was so encouraged! It was amazing and... I dont find the right words... this video means from the moment on a lot to me, really... you helped me out thankyou! :D
Our testimonies are so remarkably similar, down to the detail of Steffany Gretzinger being the example of fearless worship. I'm so encouraged by your testimony of God's faithfulness! We are only ever always daughters FIRST. He is our true home. Thankful for your heart to share.
Niceeee video GOD bless you and keep you 🎵🎵💜🎤🎶💞💞💞I remember also when I discovered my passion it's was at the age of 7 years or 5,6 years💞🎶🎤💜💜🎵🎵🎵GOD is great !!🎵🎵🎤🎶💞😉😉😃
You found the words, that I haven't yet found! I'm inspired and just so thankful to have come across your testimony! God is speaking through you to so many! Thank you for being brave!
Melody, I am so inspired by your story and can relate to it in many ways. Thank you so much fro being this amazing light in so many people's lives. I too know what going to through that numbness can feel like and having that blind faith you were talking about is what we all should strive for. God has a hand in everything you are doing!
I’ve only just come across you but your story spoke to me so much, there’s a lot in there that I can relate to and it’s the first time I’ve heard someone speak about it publicly. Thank you for your openness and willingness to share your story, many of the words you have spoken have reached me in places I didn’t think needed reaching. God bless you x
May God continue to cover you, preserve you in his presence and love. May he prosper you and continue to use you for his good purposes, as you continue being a light to others. God bless you. 🤗
Melody Joy Williams,...You have the sicerely true transparentcy to express your emotional and very sensitive truths that as you say hope to benefit and give youth break throghs,.. God says we know His children by theyre love,... You have gone thru much,..but still in and thrumthe storms have called on your LORD in very mature things andmstill choose to obey the King reguardless,...thats the beauty of a testimony to tell share and care for others -So they too as you have lead many thru the storms as God has lead them and you as leadership of geniuine honest feelings of figureing out whats real. You are a gemstone and a loving young woman growing testing learning and always coming back to your Creator who so loves you,.. I just in last month discovered your music,..And am very much as you are sensitive caring concern for helping others as your heart sincerely matches me as an emotional healing from many wounds emotionally,..but like you still keep coming back to my our LORD to serve him No matter what,.. I love you friend as I write thanking my LORD as well for Him giving you and your heartfelt honest compassion music to continue to heal me too as others are,.. I am new to your music/ your songs like Only You that tenderly touches and heals me,..I too have been thru so much,..and long to make a difference in the healing of wounded hearts,.. I long for a beautiful tender wife as the careing soul that you are,..I wish you were 38 not 18 cuz I love ya already,.. Well my comments I pray encourage you that older wound warriors too love the sensitive compassion for the hurting,.. And will recommemd a Mercy Ship summer 2-3 week mission volunteer for you to renew and get inspired by the plight of children who want health healing,..I think the long lines of those thousand awaing to be selected and come aboard ship for family health healing aof operation smile would inspire you to play you tenderness and love in and thru your melodies could I believe would so many souls in line,.. I can visually see hundreds getting saved and healed as you finish playing you songs out along with the awaiting families hoping for God to help thyre children,.. Search Mercy Ship volunteer on board in Africa,. You would love this As Our LORD HEALS MANYand you and me them further thru our own break throughs,.. Go to Mercy Ship and sing on board ship Melody - You will marvel to what the LORD is about to do in Afica for 2 + weeks living on- board,.. Contact Mercy Ships Garden Valley Texas 903 area code,.. I think and believe this IS A CALLING IN FOR YOU and LIFE and our God blesses you more thru serving Him,.. I love that your Jewish and or if only your not I hope and ask you to pray for me to marry such a beautiful blessing as you are like,..May God send me One for me like you,... So I can exit usa and move to Israel to live and prayerfully marry one beauty as you in Mauritius,..and establish resisentcy to live where Jesus lived and So -even though I am a late bloomer - I bless you and thank you for your inspiring transparent and honest caring soul,. Where were you 25 yrs ago,.. Sstay under His wing Melody Stay pure - Dont give in to worlds call to pollute you and darken our souls be strong,..honest yes but never let the lieing Satan convince you of ANYTHING,.. Satan IS A LIAR and Our LORD so muchntenderly loves you,.. Dont take your relationship with the heaveanly Father keep you running from Him,.. Keep running to Him Melody,.. I pray for you today again,.. Ask you to keep praise thruu the hardships,.. That will encouage us all thru Sincerely Michael K Lee (fb) michaellee7777@yahoo.com 619-384-7973 Feel free to call,.. Blessings and love to you !!! Michael K Lee
God is Good ☺️ That's a blessed testimony and I could feel the Grace of God as I listened to it. Thanks for sharing and encouraging. ❤️ God bless you Melody!
Thank you for your honesty. I was touched and challenged by your story - you make me wonder if I am worshipping God as ardently as I should (or am I “breaking the gaze”?) Ignore the haters. You speak many wise words, have a sweet spirit, a terrific voice, and a real sense of how to sing. Keep doing what He leads you to do!
Hi Melody, today I came across your video the cover of Reckless Love. I'm blessed to have come to this video of your testimony and shocked because my daughter is named the same as you. And like your parents, my husband and I also have been praying for her since she was in my womb to become a worshiper who worships in spirit and in truth. But most importantly to have a relationship with our Creator. Oh hun, I wish you nothing but the best. Always seek God in the joy and in the pain He's your strength. Use the gift that God gave you through you God will do many great things to those that still need to come to God's feet. Never stop singing, Like David said; "Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name" -Psalms 103:1.
Your singing, the way you worshipped touched me so greatly. I was struggling and broken yesterday doing one of my 1st term finals for design. And when you sang I felt so stirred and encouraged I am so blessed not just by your story. But you carry yourself so high, you carry the presence of God and you're so humbling just... really thankful
You're so blessed Melody. Keep the flame burning sister. Btw, your voice is so soothing. And the background music of this video makes it more emotional I was trying to keep my tears from falling haha! God bless you girl!
Just would like to apologize for the comments I had to go through and delete saying that I am in a "cult". I find it absolutely amazing that someone would take time out of their day to watch a 20 minute long video and watch all of my covers, and somehow come to the conclusion that it would be most encouraging to everybody else to spread lies about someone who just opened up their heart and told their story of their walk with God.
You know, The Bible says that "you will know them by their fruits". I pray that all of you would see the fruit from God that He has grown so abundantly through my life to reach people like you... the person reading this. Here is what I believe:
God created everything with His voice... sent His son, Jesus, to bring heaven to earth and to become the sacrifice Who would take my place so that one day, a girl name Melody could have a relationship with Him and a story to tell that could hopefully encourage others. Jesus died, and ROSE AGAIN. He is coming back to establish His kingdom here where all of His people will come together to worship Him forever. And till that day, I believe that people who choose to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, must do whatever they can to shine His light and spread His love... but how? By reading His Word daily, in order to become rooted in the truth behind every word, and to share it with the lives that He has us encounter. He gives us gifts for a reason. And all I am doing is using my gift to bring hope to the hopeless, healing to the broken, and light to the darkness. I really hope you all can see that.
The enemy isn't gonna keep this girl quiet.
Hey Melody, you will never be able to have everyone like you. That is true because even Jesus said they will persecute you because of me. My best advice is to overlook comments on the internet. People will say things on the internet that they would never say in person. Don't worry about it. You have an amazing testimony, and keep on loving God because He is the one that matters most. Thank you for the testimony
We love you!
Melody, this is the devil trying to attack you because he sees how you are living for God, how you are bringing people to the Father, and how you are impacting people's lives, and he doesn't like it! But God is for you and He has overcome the devil and all evil. Don't let the devil get a foothold or destroy any of your ministry and what you are doing for God, because that is what he wants, and he will do anything to stop you and your ministry because he sees you as a threat to him! Stay strong and firm in your beliefs and trust God through it all! You are so so inspiring and i'd absolutely love to meet you one day :) God bless you xxxx
Melody Joy Williams, you are a very special person and your walking in Gods plan. I hope the best for you.
Melody Joy Williams May God bless you Melody :) keep going deeper into God! ❤
Melody, I'm a 40 year old who has known Jesus for a mere 8 and a half years. God gave me a gift of joyful singing, though not big enough to make it beyond my kitchen table, haha, but just recently I am digging deeper in learning piano and believing God wants me to worship more authentically, without fear. I walk in fear and insecurity because of life circumstances...but I'm so encouraged by your testimony. Sometimes I feel sad because I feel so old and like it's "too late" but deep down I know better. I know God can use anyone at anytime, whether they are in a joyous place or in a difficult place. I value your transparency and honesty. I, too, and someone who believes in sharing the Hard in order to encourage and speak Truth into others. It's so worth it, isn't it. Obeying God and realizing He has abundantly more than we can imagine... It's amazing. I've been in a place of shame and sin and captivity. That song "Though You Slay Me" - yes... An anthem that is hard to receive but so humbling. I loved this video. Thank you for your 💓. May everything you do continue to light you up with God's joy and love.
i literally went throught that exact same thing! My family and I left the church, read the scripture, followed God's law, Following the Sabbath. and what suprised me was that i also was IMMENSELY moved by Steffany singing King of My Heart! and i also want to become a worship pastor! wow..... thats awesome! Watching Steffany, i knew for sure that Worship was where im supposed to be
What my parents have taught me is about the power that lies in a name. Names are so important. Your name reflects the gift that the lord has given you, Melody and that's so beautiful. You've inspired me with your testimony, and I can so relate to you. God bless you and may you continue.
Blessings to you too sweet girl!!
My God... there is no way that this isn’t God. I somehow stumbled upon your video. I believe there is a blessing spoken over your life. I don’t know what it is but, what I do know is that God is showing through you in every way possible. His grace, his peace, his love, his strength, his mercy and above all his precious love coming from you is going to reach the world. 💕💕💕 I’m speechless. I’ve been called to sing for his glory, I want to.. at least I think. I want to become a worshipper but the devil continuously is stripping me of the path God has planned for me. And at times, I know it’s him coming to steal, kill & destroy. But I also know the plan God has for me. CAN I MEET YOU?
Stay strong, sweet girl. You are so loved!! Don't let the devil tear down your confidence. I pray that you would be unshakable in your faith and rooted in His delight. I look forward to meeting you one day!
‘sometimes your parents really do know’
girl yes i feel u
Your so beautiful, I admire your transparency and girlll your hair😍😍😍
I really appreciate that! Thank youuuu!! ❤
Melody
I LOVE ❤ your beautiful long hair.
VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!
My brother passed away when I was 15, after he had finally found god and started spreading the word and living a life of Jesus. I am 21 now, and have been lost for a very very long time without a reason behind it. I used to love god and want to sing and worship like you are and just live my life through him, but I’ve been lost. Listening to your testimonial tonight had me in tears, and made me finally realize what I have been missing in my life. I watched your American idol video and I related so much to you saying you felt like an outsider, and how there were so many who just cursed up and down without a care. I live and work in a career field where that is completely normal. So normal that I have stared doing it myself in pretty much every single sentence I use. I lost god and I lost myself, so I thank you for sharing your testimonial and making me realize I need to find him again, because I miss him too.
Melody, I am 26 years old and you spoke words that really hit me hard. I have been in Baptist church my whole life and I completely understand what you mean by not having the confidence to worship. It was like you were speaking directly to me. I am by no means a musician, but I do sing special music every so often and I just know there is a disconnect there. Thank you for sharing your story, now I know that I need to work more towards letting everything go and not worrying about everyone else in the room with me.
You are a blessing, and I will continue to keep up with what you do.
You are a blessing to me, a 50 year old, part time worship leader (I play lead guitar and on rare occasions get the chance to sing). I think sometimes I get so caught up in and involved in doing things that I forget to take care of the best and most important part, to sit at the feet of Jesus and worship. Thank you for publishing your testimony!
I’m going to share this with my 15 year old cousin who has been leading worship every chance she gets for about 3 years. She gets distracted by friends and the culture so much; I spend a lot of time praying (trying not to worry) for her; she is the most precious thing in the world to me and I know GOD has great plans for her.
It's so surprising to me to see how similar our testimonies are, I absolutely love it. It's true when it says in the bible that we share the same sufferings as our brothers in sisters in Christ all around the world. Thank you so much for allowing God to use you to get personal and share you testimony.
Awww bless you!!
Daniela M I was thinking the same thing. Even down to the voice being taken, and being numb, not feeling God. Crazy! I am in the wilderness missing Gods presence!
kckrye I hope you have since found your way back to grace ! 🙏🏼😇🌸🙏🏼
Melody Joy Williams, thank you so much for ministering Christ to me and many people around the world. Love from Uganda.
Aww God bless you!
I have a very similar story of how I learned to worship and really have a relationship with Jesus. Like you, I grew up in church, and at first I didn’t go because my mom didn’t go, so it would just be my dad going alone. And now that I look back on that, it breaks my heart because my mom always said she didn’t have enough time to get ready, but it was just an excuse. Being so little, I don’t beat myself up about not going, because I was only like 5 or 6. Then, my dad really started making me go to church because he couldn’t stand the fact that we weren’t going. Of course, being just a child I didn’t want to, but my parents have always disciplined me correctly so I basically had to. After I started going, I was in church for 7 years before I realized I was just going through the motions. Even after I was a little bit older and understood why we went to church, I didn’t want to go. I would make excuses like saying that I’m sick so that I wouldn’t have to go. I finally moved up to the youth group, and about a year before I moved up, the youth group had gotten a new pastor. I was so excited to move up. Only 3 or 4 months after I moved up, our main pastor announced to the entire congregation that our youth pastor would be leaving to become a senior pastor somewhere else. I remember crying in the car after that because he didn’t even tell us. So for the next couple of months our church was searching for a new youth pastor, and in that time, our main drummer was teaching us a little bit because we didn’t have anyone. And I have always had a friendship with him since I was a kid, and it’s almost like he was my uncle or something, we were just that close. So one day he was teaching us... and in our youth room we have tiles on the floor with writings of scripture, prayers, encouragement, etc, that previous teens had written on there, and at this point our church had gotten down to like 100 people with maybe 10 in the youth group, and a year before it was easily 40-50, and he was saying “where are all these people now?” and i remember just standing there crying because that’s when it hit me, that I had such a deep care for people, and it broke my heart that these people were now off doing things they shouldn’t be doing. So when we finally got new youth pastors, they poured into me SOOOO deeply and I realized I didn’t have a relationship with God like I should have. Yes I went to church, but I didn’t do anything outside of church. So after many months of them pouring into me, I finally started reading my bible and praying...and eventually worshipping. With this new change in youth pastors, we also changed the worship team, and they picked me to be on it, but I didn’t want to at first because I knew how important it was to be humble, and I didn’t want to use that position as a pride thing. I remember one night at church where we were all praying and my youth pastor laid his hands on me and declared over my life that I was called to be a worship leader, and it was very overwhelming, and he also said I was running from it, and at the time I didn’t know what he meant, and I also honestly didn’t believe that it was my calling. I just wasn’t sure. So after that I went to youth camp, and I had been going for a few years now, and it seemed like every year I would feel the holy spirit there, but I never took that back with me. I probably should’ve mentioned this before, but my church is Church Of God, so I knew the holy spirit was there in our church, but I was always too scared to lift my hands, and I would feel so guilty after. Anyways, at that time at youth camp, I remember a couple of girls who were in my cabin praying over me who were YOUNGER THAN I WAS!! I was so amazed by this, and people would always tell me when I was in the presence of God I would be so close to speaking in tongues (like I would be shaking and so did my jaw) which sounds really weird if you don’t know much about the presence of the holy spirit, but that’s what would happen to me. Anyways, those girls would pray for me and tell me just to let go, and I had no idea what they were talking about, I was like “what do you mean...there’s nothing to let go of.” I later found out that those words would have a HUGE impact on me, and still do. After all of that, I started listening to worship music, and came across Bethel and Steffany, who I love dearly. Just their worship videos impacted me so much, and I learned how to worship. I started lifting my hands at church, and I’m still learning to LET GO of myself at church, because although we are church of God, our church would NEVER worship the way Steffany and Bethel worships!! It’s really sad, but that’s a story for another day. Anyways that’s where I’m at so far in my journey with Christ, and I just thought I would share because it’s so similar to yours!
AMEN 🙌
I LOVE ❤ your testimony. Thankyou for sharing.
Wow, a Sabbath keeper! When you stated that you kept the true biblical Sabbath I stopped what I was doing and slowly raised a hand to my mouth, which was held open in surprise. You had my full attention at that point. I mean, I would have payed attention anyway, but that just grabbed me because Christian Sabbath keepers are comparatively rare. I've watched a lot of testimonies here on RUclips, but yours is the first I've known to make that statement.
I feel very strongly about the Sabbath, because it's something that God finds to be important for our health and happiness, but people throw it out the window in favor of completely non biblical excuses. God doesn't change, what are you saying about his character when you claim that he changed the Sabbath? Its something that he took the time to lovingly craft into the very creation week for us.
I almost burst into tears half way through your story because I really do envy your relationship with God. I've spent so many years hating him, and l've only maybe this year or so begun to genuinely love him, but it's not enough. I want more, but I'm so tied down by the world that it's hard to really surrender it all. One day I'll have complete trust and love for him and be able to really give him the worship he deserves, but it will take time. It's already so worth it, I've been much happier since I decided put my hatred aside.
Thanks for sharing, I'm going to go listen to your music for the first time now.
Happy Sabbath from a Seventh-day Adventist, thanks for the encouragement!
Praying for you to receive strength to take that step. You are so loved! Thank you for listening :)
Melody im going through a storm and just finishing reading your testimony made me cry and know God is for us he will bless us with his rich love may he continue to bless you always love blessings peace🙏❤
BEAUTIFUL TESTIMONY
Your story is so beautiful Melody. My daughter, Esther, is fourteen. I see her struggling trying to find her way. She, much like you, has a beautiful voice (from what I can hear, she won't sing in front of us either. :)) She plays the keyboard in her room. I want her to find someone she can relate to in music, and our faith. Today , on this Sabbath, as everyone is getting breakfast, I'm going to play this amazing video fro Esther to see. I know it will inspire her. Praying for you and your ministry. I can't thank you enough for sharing your heart. Many blessings to you and your family- Rebecca
Praying for Esther and your family!!
Oh man I love Steffany Gretzinger, love her passion! That song along with reckless love by her are my 2 favorite worship songs!
I was in the middle of watching this and was currently bawling my eyes out and my mom comes in my room and asks me if I’m ok or if someone has hurt me and say “no, everything thing is great. That’s why I’m crying.” She hugs me and I start crying harder. I was truly touched by your video and relate to a lot of things you have said. Before this video, I was becoming ‘numb’ as you put it. Your words hit me with realization and now I am closer to Christ now. Keep doing what you are doing; it’s working. ❤️❤️
That is absolutely precious. Thank you for sharing that with me! I am so humbled that The Father would use my story to touch you in that way. God bless you!!!
I love you Melody! & I'm obsessed with your music. I definitely see the anointing of God over your life. He had a pan for you this whole time. He is a great God!
Awwww thank you, Denise! You are so sweet. 💕
Discovered your channel through your tutorial video for recording song covers , what I didn't know was that God actually led me to your channel for a greater reason , I was truly blessed by your testimony , thank you so much for sharing it. God sure knows what I needed and He has used you as His channel of His blessing to me. More blessings to you, your family and your ministry. Love from Philippines 🇵🇭
I have been in a deep, deep, dark place trying to find the father. Your story really touched me, and has really encouraged me to continue and not give up!!! I have felt the love of the father and I know in my heart I am his son and he LOVES me, but its tough when you cant feel his presence and tangible love. But I thank G-d for you because your story inspired me that hes not done with me yet, and he knows where I am and has not left me!!! I love that you spoke of the scripture though you slay me still I will trust you, because my wife and I said that will be our family verse, and right now we are both feeling as if he has slayed us BOTH lol. But the still I will trust you I am learning is a daily decision not a feeling!!! Thank you again!!! P.S. my name is Brandon to so just know you got a good one cuz Brandon's are pretty awesome!!! Congrats!!!
Wow... that encourages me! Thank you for sharing your story!!
I pray that The Father would bless you and your family and bring you strength and healing through difficult season. Praise Him through it all and destroy the motive of the enemy. May your home be filled with peace and testimony of The Father's provision and love!
And haha that's so cool. Brandon's ARE pretty awesome. Thanks!
Wooow!!! This was a really strong testimony it was needed thanks to every one that asked for it. Am great inspired. God bless you sister.
God bless you too sister! 💕
God bless you abundantly Melody! Thanks for this video. #Motivational
Wow your story is sooo amazing!! Thank you for sharing! Please don’t stop! Also I’m sooo stoked you love Israel! I’m in Israel right now volunteering. It is my heart.
But really your story is so powerful. May God continue to open countless doors of opportunity for you!!
You remind me so much of Kari Job your voice is so soothing and you have her character so much😭❤️
I know you made this a long time ago but a testimony lasts forever and this really touched my heart. I felt every word you said and I cried hearing your story, not sad cries but loving cries because I know what you went through and how amazing God is. God bless you so much ✨
Thank you for articulating the feelings we share! 😇👍🏽☺️🌸🙏🏼🥰
You've inspired me to become more of a worshipper :) Thank you! He is forever worthy!
Hey Melody - I'm really inspired by your story! I think I'm at the very very very beginning / early stages of a journey of God showing how I can use my voice / music for Him. :) Keep doing what you're doing and following God's call on your life!
This is such a beautiful video because you were so raw, genuine and honest. I pray that God takes your ministry even further and uses you to touch even more souls.
You have no idea how much I appreciate those kind words. Thank you!!
I first came to your channel through your Reckless Love cover, sister what a wonderful testimony. Secondly, you so are brave! The internet is so hostile to people who are willing to share their love for God. Let me address something. People will be judgmental dude, but don't be frightened, He is sooooo good and sooo faithful.
Brothers and sisters, we are all one in Christ regardless of the theology. Let our faith in Him and our worship be truthful and meaningful. His will be done, not ours!
What a sweet testament to the goodness and faithfulness of YHWH! I first learned of you this past weekend at Revive 2018 in Jacksonsville, FL. You sat and played piano with my daughter, and that meant a great deal to her. You have made a very good impression on her, and I thank you for being so approachable and genuine. You have been gifted with an amazing talent that helps lead people into the presence of the King!! I pray you will always be able to do that. Blessings and shalom to you!
Love your heart. Thank you for sharing you. Love what you do and who you are. Whose you are.
Amen. God deserves all worship since he is the Father of all. Once we have that encounter with his son our savior JESUS Christ everything complements our existence. 🙏 Thank you for your worship to the almighty. 😉
This is so inspiring, I feel numb and I know that I have a hope now 😭❤️
Girl....I hope you read this! By just listening to you talking, I senced the presence of Father. I am 54 years of age, but your testimony taught me something...."WORSHIP"! I did it a few years back, and then somehow stopped.....I should'nt have....! Thank you, for letting Father use you to this regard! God gave me a song '"I'll never leave you nor will I forsake you"'. I will start to sing again. Thank you again, and God bless....from South Africa.
Give Me the Time
The whole day I've been waiting for you
The whole day waiting to talk to you
You've been on my mind
for quite a long time
In that I hope you'll notice me
I'm here, waiting.
Give me the time
To wait on me,
To sing to me,
Give me the time I pray
Give me the time to talk to you
I hope you'll stay
Won't you give me the time?
This is a song that came on my mind after watching this. I guess this is something showing my that God wants me to take the time to pray. God bless you! Have good night!
Your story encouraged me to follow up with my call. You've inspired me, and I'm so glad for have watched this video. Thank you Melody, never stop posting videos, what you do is above all things the dreams of God, not only for you, but for all body of Christ. Your life, your testimony, is a gift for us, God bless you ❤️
That was inspiring and I am happy that you are still doing music even after everything you been through you are strong and I hope you don’t let anyone take that away from you. Thank you ❤️
I have to imagine there are thousands of believers out there who desire to have the confidence, the unrestrained worship, the boldness, the pure love you have for our Heavenly Father. Your honest testimony is truly an inspiration to them as it is for myself. Thank you for sharing. God Bless!
I'm not a worship leader, but I part take in other forms of ministry. I have been in similar situations where I even end up telling God I missed Him too, that actually was some days ago. God is good. This was inspiring.. God Bless you!
God bless you too!
Beautiful testimony about stepping out. Thank you for sharing and encouraging other believers to have courage. Amen!
Thanks so much!!
I didn't realize that you keep Sabbath!! I'm Seventh Day Adventist Christian and we do as well!! I love your videos, and your ministry. You seem like a very gentle, sweet person. You're talking voice is so soothing too! It reminds me a little bit of Kari Jobe's voice. I love singing and writing music also!! Thank you for sharing ♡♡ I am a proud new subscriber! God bless you and your worship ministry :)
I couldn't hold back my tears, I was struggling to... When I watched this amazing video. This is gonna be a turning point in my life for sure. Thank you so much for making this video sister. You're a divine blessing to God's people. May God bless you in every way
Praying blessings over you right now!!
Melody Joy Williams thank you ❤❤
I'm really very excited! it is encouraging how you speak in intimacy with God, I use my room as a refuge from everything that distances me from God, in silence I find peace.
I am a seventh-day Adventist but I gather in the Baptist Church ... I love the way you worship God ... Now I see that it was not easy to get to this level of worship that you have, but I believe everything has a purpose and everything happens in the time determined by God.
You and your songs have already helped me a lot, a friend of mine usually says that praise sets us free, and in fact it sets us free.
Thank you Melody.
Your testimony is beautiful, it is the beginning of a beautiful love story between the King (God) and the princess (you) ... Princess of the Lord.
You are so kind. Thank you for your encouragement!
i cried listening to your story, i relate with it so much cause i loove worshiping but currently im at that point where im numb and im really longing to feel him once again.This has encouraged me so much that there is still hope and i will get through it.
I just came across this video on RUclips and it brought me to tears. Your story and testimony is so inspiring and truly motivates me to worship my true Father and creator. Please continue using your gifts for God’s glory!!
I literally got chills watching this, I can't begin to explain how much this touched me. Thank you for sharing.
Hi melody thank you for sharing your story! I really felt God lead me to your video because everything you spoke encouraged me as i would struggle with worship i love to sing but to truly worship freely with people around i found hard however i know its always been in my heart and taking baby steps to use what God has put in me i'm now really inspired to step out of the boat and know the importance of being rooted in Christ daily to be able to worship freely :) keep doing what your doing don't ever feel discouraged because sharing your love for Jesus through social media is a powerful thing and will touch soo many hearts all over the world with just 1 click which is amazing :)
Thank you, Bethany!! God bless you!! Keep worshipping. You are so loved.
I can relate to all of this! Thank you for sharing!!! It blessed me & reminded me of why I am a worshipper
Awww thank you for taking the time to listen!! Praise God :)
Amen...glory be to God
wow amazing. He is so good.
i've started to be a christian since i was a kid and go to church every sunday but i didn't focus in worshiping god, like your story, i stopped from worshiping for a year.. i putted my attention from worldly things. my tears fell down while i'm i'm watching your testimony.. this isn't accidentally that i've found you in youtube and hear your voice, maybe god used you for me to i realize everything, to realize how important to worshiping jesus and live him in our heart.
Awe wow, Stay close to Him!! You are so so loved!
Amen! This is a great testimony! I can so relate!!!! Worship is so powerful and I’m so glad you found bethel worship! Hallelujah
Just came across ur youtube channel and watched ur testimony.. It really moved me and it made me cry😭😭😭. Jesus bless u. Thank you for sharing ur story and turned me back to the right path❤️
So blessed by this video.Thank you!
Praise GOD for your testimony. I am so blessed. I learned more about worshipping GOD.
May GOD continue to use you mightily and may you continue to grow in HIM 😘
Blessings to you too!!!
This really encouraged me. Your life truly is a love song to Jesus. It makes others thirst after Him. Thankyou for being transparent. Keep lifting high praises to Jesus. He is so good, faithful, and beautiful. Blessings! ♡
Wow this was awesome I have serving the lord for almost 16 and a half years now and hearing your story as touch my life and I was on the wall about doing a video of my testimony but after seeing your story I know my story will Touch someone like your did to me keep up the good fight god bless you
I have started my journey of being that fear free worship leader, starting on this testimony has really helped me. I think FEAR is a common hindrance to most worshipers. Thank you for sharing Melody.
Just what I needed to watch right now! I can relate to quite a few of your points. I grew up in a religious family. For most of my life, I've felt quite distant from God and quite empty in many ways and just over the past year or so have started to learn about how to relate to Him as a friend and companion. I haven't yet gotten to the father portion because of my trying for so long to do the right things to make Him happy with me, but I'm He and I will get to the father concept in the relatively near future once the time's right. Please continue to share your love for Him through music, worship leading, and sharing your story; it means a lot to me. If you're in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area sometime (or wherever I happen to move once I graduate college in May), I'd love to listen to you in person.
I love piano and have spent almost a year with it again making my own arrangements of hymns after taking about four to seven years off without playing it at all except for a few short times. God directed me to your channel this evening for just the encouragement I needed.
Praise GOD📖💃🌎💕🙋🙏
GOD Bless you Always.💕
Such a beautiful beautiful testimony. ♥️♥️♥️
it's never your ministry, but Christ's! please never lose sight of that. may the Lord continue to bless you in this journey
Melody, your testimony gave me chills 😊 I could feel your love for God and how much He has changed you. It's amazing to see another person in our generation just to love God and want to truly worship Him the right way 💖
Awww bless youuu!!
Thanks Melody, this has blessed me so much and empowered my faith in what God can do to His loved ones. This is definitely your calling, to heal nations through worship. May God bless you and see you through this journey. AMEN
I appreciate what you bring. Just be you. Don't let the haters hate. You don't make a big deal about your specific doctrinal beliefs (which is good). Keep the focus on what brings us together. Christ Jesus, Messiah Yeshua, and Him crucified. The work he did and does. Lift Him up as He is WORTHY. Blessings and success as you navigate this calling. You have it. You gotta run it! Blessings.
Thank you for your vulnerability. I have never watched any of your videos or heard any of your music, so this is my first encounter with you. I find a lot of my own story in your own story. God has recently brought me through a wilderness season, where I have learned to worship. Right now, my prayer is to learn how to worship Him in fuller love and truth, because I sometimes elevate my gift above the Giver. This encourages me to keep seeking answers on how to do that.
I pray God continues to speak to you in the dark, and that you see He is your light in those heavy places. Love to you, in Jesus's name. ❤
If you only knew, as a fellow worship leader, how much you moved me with your story... I can relate to every single word you said. I wish so badly that I could meet you and hug you. Not only that but just listen to more of what God has done with your life. A lot of your words really resonated with my heart and I feel that God led me to watch this video. A lot of the words you said in this video that you said, I really, truly, deeply felt that it was a message that God was telling me Him, himself through your voice. I just am so immensely thankful for you sharing your story... through the numbness and through all the praise and worship... just thank you for sharing your story because now your story is becoming a pivot point in my story and my walk with God. Thank you so much for piercing my heart with your words and helping me grow closer to God too. You are AMAZING. I hope I can meet you some day. Thank you again for everything ☺️💓🙏🏻"In order to know what's good, we have to go through things that don't feel too good..." God bless.
Jordan, you are so kind. Thank you for taking the time to listen, and for sharing with me that it blessed you! I am so humbled that The Father would use my story to impact your life in that way! God bless you, sweet girl. I hope to meet you and give you a hug someday too!!
This is a wonderful testimony. The beauty of your love for the Lord Jesus is evident in your worship. The presence of God was very evident in your worship. I experienced His presence while I listened to the 'Throne Room' cover. May the Lord continue to use your talents to bless others and set them free. Ignore the naysayers. Satan will always send discouragement. Ignore it and continue to press forward with your assignment for His glory.
What a powerful testimony . So blessed by this
You're a Beautiful Blessing!!
my twin brother and sister that is 16 but was 15 at the time went to my youth groups youth camp and they where always way to scared to raise there hands and so was the rest of the youth group and they where worshiping and my brother all of a sudden raised his hands high and started to cry and everyone started to cry and they all lifted there hands high. I personally think they where all touched by the lord at that moment 💗
Hi Melody! I just found your channel and I had to subscribe. I also lead worship at my church and it is part of how I spend my quiet time. I like to use youtube videos to help me worship in the morning and today I found your video. I love that you are genuine. I also used to go to a very formal Baptist church. I wanted just to say that for some people, formal worship really means a lot and it is truly worship for them. I have a hard time sometimes in a formal environment when I just want to sing my heart out and offer everything to God, but my brother and sister-in-law love the formal atmosphere and feel like it is offering respect and awe to God. I still attend a Baptist church, but it is more contemporary. We have a praise team and sing songs like those you cover. People lift their hands and close their eyes during worship. Baptist doesn't always mean suit jackets and organ music. I just wanted to mention that. Regardless, I really appreciate your channel and your testimony. I relate to a lot of things you said. Keep singing and praising God!!!
You are just... so precious, So beautiful and Inspiring I love Jesus and I believe exactly that which you wrote and im a living testimony we all are 😍😁❤️🙏🏼Im a living sacrifice!!!! God Bless you Gorgeous!!!! 😭💛🙏🏼
Please more from them, I was so encouraged! It was amazing and... I dont find the right words... this video means from the moment on a lot to me, really... you helped me out thankyou! :D
Thank you Melody! This testimony encouraged me so much! You are so beautiful, inside and out! Keep shining for the Father! :)
Our testimonies are so remarkably similar, down to the detail of Steffany Gretzinger being the example of fearless worship. I'm so encouraged by your testimony of God's faithfulness! We are only ever always daughters FIRST. He is our true home. Thankful for your heart to share.
Absolutely beautiful! Your testimony is inspiring and beautiful!
Thank you for not being ashamed to tell your story. You have inspired me to pursue my worship and keep putting God first above all
Awe wow, bless you!
Your worship encourages me to worship!
I needed this! God bless your heart. Thank you for sharing
Niceeee video GOD bless you and keep you 🎵🎵💜🎤🎶💞💞💞I remember also when I discovered my passion it's was at the age of 7 years or 5,6 years💞🎶🎤💜💜🎵🎵🎵GOD is great !!🎵🎵🎤🎶💞😉😉😃
You found the words, that I haven't yet found! I'm inspired and just so thankful to have come across your testimony! God is speaking through you to so many! Thank you for being brave!
Thank you for your encouragement!!
Melody, I am so inspired by your story and can relate to it in many ways. Thank you so much fro being this amazing light in so many people's lives. I too know what going to through that numbness can feel like and having that blind faith you were talking about is what we all should strive for. God has a hand in everything you are doing!
Thank you Amber! You are so kind. Blessings to you, sweet girl!!!
God and I are so proud of you I bet your famwy is also very proud of you Your name is so unique as well 💓💓💓💓
I’ve only just come across you but your story spoke to me so much, there’s a lot in there that I can relate to and it’s the first time I’ve heard someone speak about it publicly. Thank you for your openness and willingness to share your story, many of the words you have spoken have reached me in places I didn’t think needed reaching. God bless you x
Thank you for listening!! Blessings to you too!!
May God continue to cover you, preserve you in his presence and love. May he prosper you and continue to use you for his good purposes, as you continue being a light to others. God bless you. 🤗
Loved it! Thank you for being vulnerable! God bless you
You’re such a beautiful soul God bless you , Gods gon use you tremendously
God bless you too 💕
Melody Joy Williams,...You have the sicerely true transparentcy to express your emotional and very sensitive truths that as you say hope to benefit and give youth break throghs,..
God says we know His children by theyre love,...
You have gone thru much,..but still in and thrumthe storms have called on your LORD in very mature things andmstill choose to obey the King reguardless,...thats the beauty of a testimony to tell share and care for others -So they too as you have lead many thru the storms as God has lead them and you as leadership of geniuine honest feelings of figureing out whats real.
You are a gemstone and a loving young woman growing testing learning and always coming back to your Creator who so loves you,..
I just in last month discovered your music,..And am very much as you are sensitive caring concern for helping others as your heart sincerely matches me as an emotional healing from many wounds emotionally,..but like you still keep coming back to my our LORD to serve him No matter what,..
I love you friend as I write thanking my LORD as well for Him giving you and your heartfelt honest compassion music to continue to heal me too as others are,..
I am new to your music/ your songs like Only You that tenderly touches and heals me,..I too have been thru so much,..and long to make a difference in the healing of wounded hearts,..
I long for a beautiful tender wife as the careing soul that you are,..I wish you were 38 not 18 cuz I love ya already,..
Well my comments I pray encourage you that older wound warriors too love the sensitive compassion for the hurting,..
And will recommemd a Mercy Ship summer 2-3 week mission volunteer for you to renew and get inspired by the plight of children who want health healing,..I think the long lines of those thousand awaing to be selected and come aboard ship for family health healing aof operation smile would inspire you to play you tenderness and love in and thru your melodies could I believe would so many souls in line,..
I can visually see hundreds getting saved and healed as you finish playing you songs out along with the awaiting families hoping for God to help thyre children,..
Search Mercy Ship volunteer on board in Africa,.
You would love this As Our LORD HEALS MANYand you and me them further thru our own break throughs,..
Go to Mercy Ship and sing on board ship Melody - You will marvel to what the LORD is about to do in Afica for 2 + weeks living on- board,..
Contact Mercy Ships Garden Valley Texas 903 area code,..
I think and believe this IS A CALLING IN FOR YOU and LIFE and our God blesses you more thru serving Him,..
I love that your Jewish and or if only your not I hope and ask you to pray for me to marry such a beautiful blessing as you are like,..May God send me One for me like you,...
So I can exit usa and move to Israel to live and prayerfully marry one beauty as you in Mauritius,..and establish resisentcy to live where Jesus lived and
So -even though I am a late bloomer -
I bless you and thank you
for your inspiring transparent and honest caring soul,.
Where were you 25 yrs ago,..
Sstay under His wing Melody
Stay pure - Dont give in to worlds call to pollute you and darken our souls be strong,..honest yes but never let the lieing Satan convince you of ANYTHING,..
Satan IS A LIAR and Our LORD so muchntenderly loves you,..
Dont take your relationship with the heaveanly Father keep you running from Him,..
Keep running to Him Melody,..
I pray for you today again,..
Ask you to keep praise thruu the hardships,..
That will encouage us all thru
Sincerely Michael K Lee (fb)
michaellee7777@yahoo.com
619-384-7973
Feel free to call,..
Blessings and love to you !!!
Michael K Lee
God is Good ☺️
That's a blessed testimony and I could feel the Grace of God as I listened to it. Thanks for sharing and encouraging. ❤️
God bless you Melody!
what a beautiful testimony, thank you
Amazing. So much power in your testimony. Thank you for sharing
Melody you inspired me with your testimony.
Thank you for your honesty. I was touched and challenged by your story - you make me wonder if I am worshipping God as ardently as I should (or am I “breaking the gaze”?) Ignore the haters. You speak many wise words, have a sweet spirit, a terrific voice, and a real sense of how to sing. Keep doing what He leads you to do!
I just found your channel. I’m so glad I did:) 💕
Hi Melody, today I came across your video the cover of Reckless Love. I'm blessed to have come to this video of your testimony and shocked because my daughter is named the same as you. And like your parents, my husband and I also have been praying for her since she was in my womb to become a worshiper who worships in spirit and in truth. But most importantly to have a relationship with our Creator. Oh hun, I wish you nothing but the best. Always seek God in the joy and in the pain He's your strength. Use the gift that God gave you through you God will do many great things to those that still need to come to God's feet. Never stop singing, Like David said;
"Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name" -Psalms 103:1.
You are a beautiful young woman of God! Thank you for sharing your story and your hearty of worship!
Your singing, the way you worshipped touched me so greatly. I was struggling and broken yesterday doing one of my 1st term finals for design. And when you sang I felt so stirred and encouraged I am so blessed not just by your story. But you carry yourself so high, you carry the presence of God and you're so humbling just... really thankful
You're so blessed Melody. Keep the flame burning sister. Btw, your voice is so soothing. And the background music of this video makes it more emotional I was trying to keep my tears from falling haha! God bless you girl!