Couple of months ago, my 13yo brought home a CD from Joshua practice. 
[Joshua is our church's youth band..my daughter sings in the group.] Tickled to death, she belted out some of the lyrics from the song the group will be performing for our church during our contemporary service. Catchy little tune..not bad..not bad… was my thought..
Three of the Joshua singers is in my carpool. Every afternoon, we have unplugged from our usual Skillet, Hawk Nelson and Barlow Girl musical montage [I know, I know..I'm 40 and probably need to face the fact that I may be reaching the age limit for listening to such music..uuuhhhh NOT!] Instead, we have bee-bopped down the road to this group known as Sonflowerz. At first, it was just “to practice” the song they were performing, but eventually we had a mini-Sonflowerz concert in the ole family mini-van with me as the lead singer noise maker.
As the days crept towards the kids performing, we received news that the Joshua band director managed to bring Sonflowerz to our community for our own personal performance. Giddiness filled the air! It never crossed our minds that we practically knew nothing about the Sonflowerz. At concerts, I can be a little old fashioned rockin … scary {that’s the word my daughter used after Winter Jam.} There isn’t anything wrong with a middle aged woman trying to be 20 again…right?? Anyway, just knowing that they were coming, made our mini-concert even more meaningful.
The evening of the performance, the sanctuary filled with buzz of the text messaging between all the young teen Joshua members. They were excited to say the least. Minutes before the concert, the anticipation hung thick in the air. In fact, there were many new faces in the sanctuary… perfect opportunity to meet and make new friends. My 8yo was sitting in the row in front of me..being a “big guy” too cool to sit with old mom and dad.[think he got word from big sis that mom can be a little scary].a young lady and gentleman sat down next to him as our worship leader warmed up the crowd. As “Sardis welcomes the Sonflowerz” drifted through the air, the young couple stood and my son shot a look of amazement…the body language that screamed, “Hey Mom! I was sitting next to some famous people!!”
A rocker at heart, I really enjoy music…I sport the spiky do..and can pull it off. I even have colored streaks decorating my spikes {grey hair}. So when the music started, my foot tapped and the praising began! The music was awesome, but, I was blown away by this young group’s ministry. Their message absolutely was Earth shattering!! Their faces carried the message of God’s love as they sang. There was no mistaking their passion to serve the Lord and to sing His praise. It was pouring out of their music, their eyes, and spilling into the crowd.
I was moved the most when they presented the story behind their song, “Legacy.” It was written in the honor of a friend who was serving God in Nepal. Sadly and suddenly, he was killed while in service. BUT, he left behind a legacy that shared to the world what it really means to serve God in a mission field. This one song caused me to sit there and really reflect on my own ministry. From of feelings of inadequacy, I have become a little stagnant…I mean, I haven’t been promoting my ministry as much as I should be. As I sat there listening to the words that I have heard every day for the past two months, I realized that it was time that I begin to lead the legacy I am being called to serve. Through the Sonflowerz music, their moving stories, and their obvious love for the Lord, I was moved to make a difference in my approach to speak and to motivate. I guess you could say it was the fire that I needed to push me into promoting myself for more speaking engagements and buckling down in my writing.
I loved hearing how Sonflowerz got their name.. They travel through Kansas and where fields of sunflowers are surmountable. The flowers face the sun and never stray from its powerful rays of life. In turn, these young ladies want to do the same..following God’s lead and never straying from His guidance. Hence the name, Sonflowerz. Powerful!!
Their music…Great! Their message…Meaningful and Powerful!! Their love for God..Immeasurable!! They are the perfect role model for the young ladies in our Joshua band. It is my prayer that their story, their moving message to serve, will touch the hearts and focus these young leaders to become God’s servants. It isn’t everyday that a group like the Sonflowerz take the time to come to out neck of the woods. It was a memorable impression made on our Joshua group.
Ladies, may you continue your walk with God with the same reverence and love you share. You bring such joy and a powerful message that many of the young…and young -at-heart.. need to hear. It was a true blessing to see you perform and to sing along with your music. May God Bless you and keep you.
Well
