20 PEOPLE. BIG GOD. "Sang Like There Were Thousands" MAYO, Florida

"Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin." — Zechariah 4:10

There were only about 20 people in the room today.

But if you had closed your eyes, you would've thought there were thousands.

Not because of me.

Because God was there.

One of the greatest lessons I'm learning during SEEK GOD 40 is that God's presence has never depended on the size of the crowd.

This morning I had the honor of leading worship at Bethel Church in Mayo, Florida. Though it was a smaller congregation, the anointing in that sanctuary was undeniable. I left encouraged, humbled, and reminded that ministry has never been about numbers—it's always been about obedience.

I performed my 30-minute worship set and even ran my own tracks from the pulpit, which was a first for me. Everything flowed beautifully.

Earlier in the service, one of the ladies shared a moving testimony through "Trust in God." Because her testimony ministered so powerfully, I chose not to sing the full song during my set. Instead, I brought it back later and simply led the congregation in the chorus and bridge, allowing her testimony—and the message of the song—to continue speaking to every heart in the room.

Then came one of the most sacred moments of the morning.

I sang "I Sought the Lord" completely a cappella.

No music.

No band.

No track.

Just worship.

As I sang, memories came rushing back.

I remembered lying in a hospital bed, barely able to stand, crying out to God during one of the hardest seasons of my life.

I remembered the terrifying day my car went over a cliff in Stone Mountain, Georgia. In that moment, all I knew to do was call on the name of Jesus.

And He heard my cry.

Standing there in that little church in Mayo, I realized I wasn't just singing lyrics.

I was singing my testimony.

Every word carried the weight of God's faithfulness.

Every note reminded me that the same God who met me in hospital rooms, protected me in moments of danger, and carried me through impossible seasons is still walking with me today.

That is why I worship the way I do.

Not because life has always been easy.

But because every single time I have sought the Lord...

He has heard my cry.

When the service ended, Hope hugged me and said something I'll never forget.

Those words blessed me deeply because that's exactly how I want to minister.

Whether God entrusts me with 20 people...

or 20,000...

He deserves the exact same worship.

Then Hope smiled and shared something else I'll never forget.

I absolutely loved that.

Those words perfectly describe Bethel Church.

Hope shared how her father has faithfully pastored and served the Perry and Mayo communities for many years. She also told me about her mother, whose impact on the community was so significant that the city established a day in her honor to celebrate her life and accomplishments.

Rest in Heaven.

That conversation reminded me that God's Kingdom isn't built on attendance.

It's built on faithful people who simply keep saying "yes."

One of the most emotional moments of the day came while I was singing "Crystal Clear."

As I sang the words,

I looked over and saw my husband, Gary, and our sweet daughter, Cianna, sitting there worshipping with me.

My heart nearly overflowed.

Those lyrics aren't just part of a song.

They're my testimony.

There was a time when I wondered if I would ever have the family I had prayed for. I remember seasons of waiting, hoping, crying, and trusting God with dreams that seemed so far away.

Now, to stand on a platform proclaiming those words while looking at the very answer to those prayers...

I couldn't help but worship.

Then I looked over and saw Amber.

She burst into tears as I sang.

In that moment, I realized that God was doing what only He can do—using my testimony to minister hope to someone else's heart.

I truly do have the family I once dreamed about.

The husband I prayed for.

The daughter I prayed for.

Looking at Gary and Cianna today, I quietly thanked God.

"Lord... You really did hear my cry."

Another blessing?

The congregation began singing along.

Some had attended the celebration in Perry the night before, but many were hearing these songs for the very first time. Yet they worshipped with me as though they had known them for years.

After service, the ministry continued.

I had the privilege of talking with two precious sisters, ages 7 and 9, along with their grandmother. We talked about Jesus, encouraged the girls as they prepare for a brand-new school year, and then I prayed over all three of them.

I prayed for God's protection over their lives, wisdom in the classroom, courage to stand for Christ, and that they would always know how deeply they are loved by Him.

Moments like those remind me that some of the greatest ministry happens after the microphone is turned off.

Then Hope shared another dream with me.

She told me she would love to see a Daughter of the King – Mayo Division one day.

That made my heart smile.

I've been praying that God would expand the Daughter of the King ministry beyond Louisiana, and hearing that reminded me that He is always planting seeds long before we see the harvest. If it's His will, I would love to see young girls in Mayo growing together in Christ through Daughter of the King.

And then God showed His faithfulness in another way.

I almost sold out of merchandise!

People supported the ministry by purchasing:

• May I Pray for You? mugs

• Water bottles

• Prayer handkerchiefs

• Drawstring bags

• T-shirts

Every purchase helps carry this ministry farther, and I'm incredibly grateful for every person who chose to support what God is doing.

As I drove away today, I couldn't stop thinking about Hope's words.

Maybe that's exactly what God wanted me to hear today.

Your church may seem small.

Your beginning may seem small.

Your platform may seem small.

But if God is in it...

it is mighty.

SEEK GOD 40 is changing me.

It's teaching me that His presence is greater than popularity.

His anointing is greater than attendance.

His "Well done" is worth more than applause.

Today wasn't about twenty people.

It was about one faithful God.

And He met every single one of us there.

Day 12 Praise Report

• Led worship at Bethel Church in Mayo, Florida.

• Performed a 30-minute worship set.

• Ran my own tracks from the pulpit.

• Sang "I Sought the Lord" completely a cappella.

• Brought back the chorus and bridge of "Trust in God" after a member's testimony.

• Reflected on God's faithfulness through past trials, including a difficult hospitalization and surviving a car that went over a cliff in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

• Hope encouraged me by saying, "You sang like there were thousands in the room."

• Received another powerful reminder: "We are small, but strong and mighty."

• Learned more about Bethel's beautiful legacy of community service.

• Sang "Crystal Clear" while looking at my husband and daughter—the family I once prayed for.

• Amber was moved to tears during the song.

• The congregation joined in worship and sang along.

• Witnessed to and prayed over two young sisters and their grandmother before the school year begins.

• Began dreaming with Hope about a future Daughter of the King – Mayo Division.

• Almost sold out of May I Pray for You? merchandise.

Lord, thank You for reminding me that You don't need a big crowd to do something big. Thank You for hearing my cry, answering prayers I once thought impossible, and allowing me to spend my life pointing people back to You. May every stage become an altar, every song become a testimony, and every opportunity bring glory to Your name. Amen.