I needed to write a blog telling you how encouraged I am with this new ministry. God has really been tearing down the walls of doubt and unbelief in my own heart. It's so easy to make bad decisions. Sometimes, you make them out of wants, selfish desires or because you have no other option. Whatever decision you make, you reap the consequences. The only time a decision is easy, is when the Lord makes it for you.
I have to be completely honest and tell you that I love to sing. I'd rather sing than eat!! I really mean that, but I do not want to be up on stage by myself. I have no desire to be on any platform without a bunch a guys there to sing with me or play off of. That is why I am so amazed that God chose to use me in this compacity. It is even more amazing to see how God is blessing this journey, although I had my own reservations.
I felt a lot like Jonah did when God told him to go to Ninevah. I said "Lord thanks for the offer but I am happy right here in my groups." Yet His desire was something totally different. Being in the center of God's will, doing what He desires is so much better than what you think you want!
I know great things are in store! So many doors are being opened. I tell you what I mean. The other day I sang in church, and just like any other time, things went fine. But as I was heading out to my car to take Alaina and Reed to Cracker Barrel, I was stopped by a man who wanted to talk to me. He told me who he was and invited me to his church in September to sing for a bible conference. The special deal abut this conference is that there should be around 1000 pastors in attendance. Wow, what a way to get started. I had nothing to do with invitation. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I would receive one like that. But when you decide to follow His plan, the blessings come in ways you never imagined.
I did not write this to brag about what is going great with my decisions on my ministry. I wrote this to encourage all of you that may find your way to this blog, to follow after Christ. Not what sounds good, or what you have always dreamed for, but follow after the one whos dreams are bigger than you can even comprehend. The journey will be all the more sweeter when you do. Matthew 7:8-9, Proverbs 3:4-5
Love you all
Marc
Welcome to Marc Ivey's blog. This is where you will be able to keep up with what is going on in his life and the life of his family while he is out on the road. Continue to check back for more updates. For Booking Contact Marc at marc@marcivey.com
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Marc...I am so fortunate to know you. I am also fortunate to call you my brother in Christ. You have a special anointing that has been poured out all over you. God is faithful and makes His will known in His time. My prayer is that He allows you to share the Good News in areas that are outside the "traditional" realm and in places where He wants you to be. I know you will heed His call. God bless you brother...even more than He already has!!!
Tony Goforth
Minister of Music
Oak Park Baptist Church
Jeffersonville, Indiana
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