Devine Glory Magazine Worshipper: Summer 2013 | Page 15

Submitted: Becky DeWitt Young & Gifted, but Chosen Kendra Smith is an established Indie Artist that God has anointed with a sound of worship that crosses generational lines to lift the hearts of Believers. Her relationship with Jesus empowers her to not only write and sings the songs, but minister to the youth. The Spirit of the Lord is setting the stage for His new sound in the earth that will come through the generation that is seeking and hungry for His presence. Tell our readers about when you fell in love with singing for Jesus and your ministry of music. I started singing at a very young age and I was always a church girl. I first fell in love with music when I started writing songs. Music was like an escape and it almost felt like at the time it was all I needed. I also fell in love with music because its one of those things that can never get old and it’s the gift that keeps on giving. Incorporating my love for Jesus into my music added that message or that extra oomph to my music that made me be like " ow, this might actually be W my calling."So I prayed about it and God showed it to me in a dream. Me singing to many different races, generations and around the world not only singing, but ministering with my voice and actually touching the lives of people. As an artist you are always writing. What is the latest inspiration for what you are working on now? Yes, I love writing songs. My latest inspiration in writing songs is strength and growth. I’m currently writing a song now which just actually just tells my story on how God gave me the strength in times I felt like I didn't want to sing no more because I was being told I was different or because I had a problem that was bothering me deeper. But through all that and more he keeps growing in me. I’m revealing less of me & more of him in my life day by day. What is your favorite song that you have written so far? A very old song I first recorded when I was 11 entitled “Jesus Is A Rock”. As a youth, how important is it that your music have an impact on your generation because of the different issues that they are dealing with in today’s' society? It's a major thing that I try to reach out to my generation and show them that living for God, loving Him, and praising Him is one if the best things I've ever done. "ts not always easy living for God I but its always better" Tye Tribbett. I always tell that little saying Tye Tribbett once said to the girls or the guys that come to me and trust me to talk about things they're going through or even if its just a question or opinion about something they want thing that I try to reach out to my generation and show them that living for God, loving Him, and praising Him is one if the best things I've ever done. "ts not always easy livI ing for God but its always better" Tye Tribbett. I always tell that little saying Tye Tribbett once said to the girls or the guys that come to me and trust me to talk about things they're going through or even if its just a question or opinion about something they want to know. I try to make sure that my generation always remembers that I’m not any different than they are; it's just that my gift or my ability is different. I love writing songs that I know my generation will like and relate to. Is there anyone in particular that you would consider to be your mentor and why? My producer Garland Miche Waller, who has definitely worked with me and helped me a lot with my voice. I love watching and learning from him. He's the best and he's a legend. :) As we are entering into a new move of the Holy Spirit ordained for this time, what are you sensing about the change in your music? My music is becoming more ME! When I was younger it was me singing but the songs weren't the feel of me. Now, since I’m older and my voice is maturing. I’m able to make the music mine and my style. What God had planned all along it’s in the level of processing. Amen! Usually, we ask for the one word that would describe you, but we are going to ask you for three. Humble, Changed, and Different.. PO Box 6986 Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 [email protected] www.bdig-beckydewitt.com www.writtenvoicesblog.com www.authorsden.com/beckydewitt 14