My name is Brian Kelley, and this is my story. All of You, God wants it all! Its funny when we stop, and think for a moment about our lives, and remember who we used to be, what we used to do and want, and what we thought OUR purpose was for OUR life. As soon as I look back and think, I smile. I smile because the person I used to be is dead. The things that I used to do and want, are no more in sight, and my purpose for the life Ive been given has changed. I smile because Im thankful. I am thankful for a God who loves me in spite of my sin and short comings. I am thankful for a God who makes much out of not so much, who is still faithful, when I choose to be selfish. I am thankful for a God who cares about me, and a God that desires and pursues me, no matter where I am or what I am doing. I am thankful for grace, because I am who I am today, not because of what I have done, not because I am a good person, and not a matter of chance. I am who I am because of the cross, the blood, and the power of Jesus Christ. I was a lost, worldly, Sunday morning and Wednesday night Christian who was searching for my own temporary pleasures while the whole time claiming to be a Christian. I knew deep down inside I was wrong and that God was tugging at my heart. But, I kept to my ways thinking I was unchangeable, unbreakable, and invincible. I truly believed I held the world in my palm. That was, of course, until I finally had a real life changing encounter with Jesus. On that night he broke me, spoke to me, and changed me. He revealed to me that he didnt just want some of me. He didnt want just certain days and nights of me. He didnt want just half of my praise. He didnt want my worship when it was the cool thing to do, or when it was convenient for me. He spoke to my heart, and said he wants all of me. No matter what Ive done in the past, no matter where or who Ive been, that he loves me and has a plan and purpose for my life. I really begin to smile now because I remember that not too long after that night I picked up playing the guitar, and little did I know how much that would change my life. I never intended to write songs, record a cd , or even sing. I would have rather been caught dead. All I wanted was to sit in my room and connect with God. I found it easy to sing, and to talk to God, and have intimate moments of worship and reflection. Out of my prayers and cries to God, my songs were birthed. I have been touched, encouraged, and challenged by different Christian artists in my walk with Christ, and if my music can do that to one person, thats what it is all about. Mark Hall from Casting Crowns says, Christian music doesnt need any more rock stars, just broken people made whole, telling their stories. I could not agree more. And as for me, as long as God allows, I will continue to tell mine, to the glory of God!
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