This is sooooo refreshing. I applaud her for her honesty. So many people are knocking themselves out to get in the "industry" If you all knew what goes on there YOU WOULD THANK GOD for not allowing you to "make it"
@@DeCurtaRican refreshing in that she finally admitted it. Sure she was a part of the problem, they all were until they started to fall off and be replaced and NOW they are starting to say something
Been in the industry both secular & CCM/Gospel for more yrs than I'd like to admit and have worked with a LOT of People. Walked out on a few b/c God just wasn't there in both cases. Felt led to share one story. Was leading a group in FL/great singers and band. Had a real special song come across my desk and started rehearsals for that. Had a tough time deciding who would sing lead. God spoke to Me and said "I choose Her." "She" was the one in front who sang the softest, was the most shy, timid, stringbean of a Girl but I spoke to Her after rehearsal and asked Her to pray about singing the lead. Three weeks later She shyly - and I mean SHYLY! - came up to Me and said "if You think I can do it, I will." Two weeks later We sang it in church. That young Girl LIT IT UP and ripped out with a MIGHTY voice like I've never heard since. This was the REAL kicker. She blew Me away and everyone else BUT Her Husband approached Me right after church holding His Wife's hand with tears running down His face and saying to Me, "Pastor, I never KNEW that kind of Voice was inside of My Wife. THANK YOU for helping it to come out." They left and I went back in My office later and cried My eyes out. Truth is I didn't know that Voice was in Her, but something inside of Me - ok, let's call it was it was - GOD told Me to give Her that opportunity so HE could do HIS work inside of Her. She obeyed. I obeyed (weakly I admit). Things were NEVER the same again for Me or for Her. It's NEVER been about fame or recognition or to be known. Empires of man always fall, but the KINGDOM of God is Forever. Like You said E., put God FIRST and FOREMOST and humble Yourself because You NEVER know what He's going to do, especially when it seems small. DO not despise small...you know the rest. TYJ!!!
Thanks for sharing this testimony. I experienced a similar situation when a shy, quiet girl who barely spoke in my Sunday school class was chosen to sing lead for a children's performance for Christmas service. A year before, God told me to hold her hand and walk around the room as I (reluctantly but joyfully) sang "Go Tell It On the Mountain." When I was done, I asked her if she's ready to tell her friends at school about Jesus. She smiled and nodded. I never dreamed that she could SING with the voice that came out of her or that she would be able to do it in "Big Church" in front of 400+ people. God loves to use humble people who no one would expect much out of because it MAGNIFIES Him that much more! May God continue to bless you with the ears to hear and courage to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name!
This is real talk. What we need is more artists who are honest like this. Your obedience saves somebody's life each time it is heard. Upclose and personal is what we need. Thanks Girl!!
Erica, thank you. I NEEDED TO HEAR this message. Im disabled. I use a walkeror cane. Recently, I found out that I have to wear braces on both knees. People stare as it is. Now, braces on both knees. I feel so defeated and foresee the humiliation. Ive been praying and trying to stay positive. Its hard but not impossible. Please pray for me. Ive always admired your strength,poise,beauty,and of that voice,girl!!!!!! Thank you for sharing.God bless.
Definitely just prayed for u sister may God be with you there's healing even in sickness so remain encouraged everyday is a blessing your post encouraged me with love I'll continue to pray for you
Be encouraged by how God can be glorified by your overcoming your situation, and how you can have victory in it!❤🙏 Be encouraged by God's word, and use your testimony to overcome and impact people for God's kingdom!!❤🙏🙏🙌 I'm rooting for you and praying!❤✝️🙏🔥🙌
Thank you so much for sharing this! I have a small podcast with 7 solid listeners lol but the fact that those 7 tell me that they have been blessed by what I ado is enough. To God be the Glory ALONE 🙌🏾
Amen, I’m 55 and just decided to embrace my long natural grey hair coz I’m tired of dyeing it regularly so I wear it just like that 😇 this was encouraging 👌🏾
The anointing is not the “music business”; it is our Father’s Business and it should not be subjected to an industry. Blurring the lines🤦🏽♂️; beware of wolves in sheep clothing.
You can correct without accusing. I actually agree with you. However I don’t believe Erica is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. That’s a bit too far and too much. I believe she’s anointed. But her advice is skewed a lil bit. And that’s okay. Everyone doesn’t get it all right… including you and me.
@@trefrank5691 The spirit of compromise is destroying us. A little leaven leavens the whole lump and it’s the little foxes that destroy the vine. It only takes a little skewing to set someone on the wrong course, and we are accountable for what we put out there because it should have been checked and assured to be sound doctrine. What is the anointing?
@@frsh6272 Oh I was definitely in agreement with your original statement. The love of money and status corrupts those who had good intentions and those who never had them, just are who they are.
It always bothered me how Christian /gospel artists are excluded from the “selling your soul” conversation they still sit in these white folks meeting Rooms for these record labels and sign deals just like rap and r&b artists do . … I don’t care the genre these labels push a certain sound to make to keep up with the time…. newer Christian music is starting to sound like new generation R&b and rap , but it’s about praising god so it’s okay right. These Christian artists be dripped up and draped out just like rappers are in designer clothes living just as lavishly . Not saying they can’t enjoy their fruits but where’s the line drawn ??
Where ever there is lots of money to be made, there is "selling of the soul" be it the music industry, the corporate world or selling donkeys. It's very obvious that SOME of these Christian/gospel artist as well as preachers have sold out!
@@rwsocks11 I agree with the comments above however making a lot of money doesn’t automatically mean the ppl that make it are crooked or sold out. Some ppl allow God to bless them and that’s okay. Being sold out brings the “devil’s blessing” and that’s the difference
Thank you for this. At times I feel like quitting gospel music but this is an encouragement to keep going. Even if I get just one view, the most important thing is that people get blessed.
Thank you for this much-needed message! I have just shared it with a friend who has a gift but hasn't "made it" but gifted. Thank you for your encouragement and for walking in fear of God!
Thank you for this message. Let me say first I'm not a singer or in the music industry, but I feel called to write. But I've walked away several times, because I don't have a lot of followers. In this world these days its all about how many followers you have on social media. So your words are very welcome to my ears. I will continue to write because somebody might be interested in my story. So, thank you for your words.
I saw this video yesterday, and the Holy Spirit jacked me up!! Ms. Erica Campbell thank you for your obedience. This video came to me at God's perfect timing, and He reminded me, through you, that I am still anointed, appointed and approved. My Sister, you are a true blessing to the Body of Christ, I appreciate your transparency and truthfulness. Thank you!! Yes, "you never know 'when' people need it". I received this word just when I needed it, praise Jesus!!
Thank you for this encouragement. I'm retiring by November 2023 and I'm going forward with my music, my 2nd book and continue my piano lesson. It ain't over until God says it's over. Psalm 139:14, Genesis 1:26-28 KJV
Yep. I create R&B, pop and worship music. It can get frustrating sometimes, but God gave us these talents, and we'd better use them. At this point, even with a few followers, I still love to make music. Keep going no matter what!
Uh, one thing....Not everyone has an anointing; Going through life does not mean one went through what the Lord wanted them to go through to be anointed. 🗝 Much Love.
Scripture says God formed you in your mother's womb--we are all anointed! (see Psalm 139:19) Ask God what gift did He give you. Seek Him, and no one else. He will tell you.
@@missmiami7027 I was formed in my mother's womb by the Hand of God. I knew nothing of sin, nor iniquity--only Father. Then came I into this sinful world. Jesus died for me before the foundation of the world, as scripture says. My anointing was a done deal.
Aww, I appreciate Erica Campbell and her honesty. Although I'm not a music artist, just a normal christian girl, I needed to hear this bc I have been extremely insecure and lacking self-esteem lately. God bless her! ❤️🥹😊
Erica Campbell, this ministered to me!! I have felt this in my heart and soul! I love to help others who have heard or seen. I love sharing others gifts and talents! Thank you for sharing!
WOW OMG I was feeling like my music hasn't gone anywhere lately but to hear these words from her I really need to be patient and let God prepare me for this great opportunity because in the industry it can be tough as nails am glad that there's someone who's helping me along with others so I can be positioned correctly frfr
Thank you for sharing this. I applied this encouragement to my life as a designer. We often times compare ourselves/our worth to others and it’s stifling and stagnating. Your share put words to “Managing my Heart” - remembering I am a fearfully/wonderfully made Daughter of Zion, who does not to compete or compare to anyone. Be me and that’s more than enough🙌🏽. Thank you again for sharing this word!! God’s Blessings!♥️🥰
That’s the love of God! When you operate in your true anointing you will always give God, life and Love. Eta his is one of the reasons why I love Erica!
And as I’m sitting up here listening to your message at the end you said put God first now when you said that it felt like you were literally talking to me lol directly at me thank you so much my sister God bless you and happy Thanksgiving to you and your family
This is awesome Erica, thanks for being so honest. You can’t imagine how much this means to some of us who are mustering all the courage to put our music out there. Thanks for reminding me that God pays attention. Bless your darling heart.
Ms. Erica you so very true, in 2010 I was sitting in my den talking to God and told God if he wanted me to continue to encourage other people in my situation please give a sign. He is not short of his promise or his word be blessed Campbell family! 💜🙏🏽💜
This was beautiful!! This spoke to me. OMG! I’ve reached out to so many people spiritually for help for myself and for what GOD has called me to do and nothing! But this, I found by scrolling. When GOD wants you to know you’re doing the right thing, he will confirm it, and this, this is CONFIRMATION!! Thank you for this blessing. ❤
Absolutely LOVE this, Erica...THANK YOU! "Don't aspire higher until GOD takes you there!" My God!!! Work the mess out of the corner that you're currently in!
This is well said! To me this is 1M on a scale of thumbs up or down. If someone gets to really high ranks before God takes them there, it will destroy them. This was well said!!
Erica, this video is God ordained. It’s amazing how many started with the Holy Spirit but got discouraged or they compromised and forget why they were led to do this in the first place. Also timing is important. The race is not for the swift nor the battle for the strong but for those who endure. Whatever the industry (because there is a major shift taking place) author, speaker, Coach, singer people of God must remain grounded. It’s not about you but your gift is to transform lives in this dark and perverse world. Blessings 🙏🏾
Happy Thanksgiving! 2022. Mrs. Erica you are always a blessing! I just finished watching TD Jakes' 7:30 on Daystar. I came on YT to see if it was on here and seen your video nd watched it first. I am not a gospel artist; but I can hold a tune, 😊 I am a writer/author. But everything you said, was for me. My God you have no idea! I will be sharing this video with my cousin. I'm watching on tv so I had to pull yt up on my phone to say thank you. I can't stop crying. I needed to hear all of it. Thank you. Thank you for your obedience and faithfulness. We just really never know when someone truly needs to here, or read 😜 something! God is always an on time God. Again, Thank you! God bless you! Happy Thanksgiving!.
Amen, I totally agree! Man looks at the outward appearance but God looks at the Heart! This was a confirmation for me to do what God has Called me to do! Praise God!
I see that this video was made one year ago… But I’m seeing it for the first time today. When I tell you I needed to see and hear this video… It is right on time for me. Literally tears in my eyes because it’s what I need and needed.
Thank you sooooooo soooooo much for sharing that, it reminds me just how faithful God is to us and because He is the gift giver we need to decide what pleases Him and allow Him to take us and the gifts He gave us where He wants them to go. Gosh this was so liberating. Thanks again.
I listen to both and your sister songs and love the messages that you both share in your songs. Wether you and your sistersing together or individually. Ms. Erica, I loved your song positive.
Matthew 11:28-30 "Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light." God bless you all! And thank you for this video !!!
I feel like God has gifted me with song and at first I admit I was not doing it for christ, but now as I have grown in my faith, I feel God has given me songs to write to glorify him, but it now seems I'm so irrelevant to people now. If it's not twerkin music, nobody wants to listen. This is encouraging, because for a while I thought maybe I'm just not good anymore, but something on the inside is making feel like God is still not thru.... Thanks for the encouragement
Good morning Erica I appreciate your songs they are so inspiring I was diagnosed with Cancer and I ordered your Cd and it lifted my Spirits and I didn’t give up I came to far to turn Around because of my Go Spirit I never gave up I started writing books poetry Songs and all inspiring in the Lord JesusChrist Mighty Name Amen
There are alot of anointed artist that never made it to what the world calls fame, but their music has healed delivered and set many free. Some of my favorite go to songs are from people that put one song out and sold 10-100 copies or I recorded a service and anointing hit them when singing or playing, I can still feel that anointing coming from them decades later. Your anointing had nothing to do with how the world sees you. If you are doing it all unto God, continue to let God use you.
Amen. We should be content enough that only God hears our song and that only God is our audience. Amen. Because it belongs to God in the first place. It is for God's glory.
I am so glad I came across this video! Thank you for sharing this information. No one talk about this stuff but it is very real. I can identify with holding back my own music or thoughts from the lord but hesitated or just decided not to post because it wasn’t perfect and didn’t line up to the standard which we’ve all reluctantly have been subjected to. Again I can’t tell you how incredibly powerful this video is to me especially! I needed to hear this and I needed to be reminded that God is still the operator of the vehicle and he will take it where it needs to go. Thank you thank you sis Erica! God bless you!
How about do not be concerned about social media and the pressures of liking a certain way. How about just being yourself and coming out from among this world and being seperate?? How about stop pursuing fame and money?
THIS IS AWESOME ERICA! Your message is right on time for me. I've been holding back from sharing with the public information and stories for this exact reason...because of the look. I'm concerned about my image, the way I sound, the production, etc. The thing is is that I'm willing and have the heart to do it and I'm actively setting things up to make it happen, but it has to be perfect. By the time I'm ready to go and shoot the video, which could be a week or month later LOL, the way I felt in the moment when I initially received the assignment isn't the same. As if I missed the timing of it. We could call that procrastination or fear of criticism. What's funny is that I respect videos where people are truly their authentic selves. I'm attracted to it because of their confidence in not caring what anybody has say about them good or bad. Again, I just want to say thank you for your video. I was just talking today to the Holy Spirit this morning and It said the same thing you said. Your video is my confirmation of what I need to do. One thing I did recently completed that was an assignment is a video that I produced called Jesus Lives Forever. If you have time I would love for you to check it out on my page or click on this ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3B7B2DId-Ag.html . I think you will enjoy it. Keep blessing us with your words of encouragement sis. Be blessed!
That’s right Sista! I say this ALL the time……. Sing your song unto the Lord🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵 and be yourself!!!!!! It’s a wonderful thing to be Free!!! 🙌🏾🙏🏾❤️ Good Message! Good Message
Thank you so much for sharing!!! So many people are critical, but they have no idea the pressures you face on a daily basis as minister, mother, wife, and businesswoman! I love that you have managed to remain humble and balanced in the midst of all the chaos!!! I absolutely love and respect you❤❤❤
Thank you sis Erica. This is a confirmation, one time I was praying and the Holy Spirit put this in my spirit...so I'm grateful that I'm learning to be satisfied where I am and doing my best serving the Lord. My heart is at peace knowing that God is in control of everything. Thanks again sis Erica
