The Enemy Offered To Give Me The Career Of My Dreams At A Cost

I remember it clearly even today.

At that part of my life, I was taking part in a national singing competition. Just thinking about it made me giddy with excitement.

My singing career was taking off. I was getting more and more opportunities with every gig I did.

The Unexpected Voice

On one of the filming days, I was waiting on the stage for everything to be set up so we could rehearse.

It was dark. There was no one near me. Suddenly, I heard a voice—like a person was standing next to me—speaking into my ear.

The voice said, “I can open all doors for you and give you every opportunity under the sun, but you will need to stop serving God and leave KAC.”

The voice knew my church by name. Chills ran down my body.

I looked around, but there was no one, even though it sounded just like a real person.

So I immediately replied, “Get thee behind me, Satan.”

Since that day, I wrapped up whatever work I had for that singing competition and declined all the opportunities people gave me to sing for them.

Reflection and Realization

As I reflected, it made sense that all the progress I was making in my singing career was from the enemy.

I was getting all the “opportunities” I could have dreamed of—singing on national TV, in the Mastercard Theatre at Marina Bay Sands, and many others. While it was exciting at first, over time, it felt like I was being pulled in all sorts of directions.

The rehearsals and filmings always clashed with church gatherings and growth groups. While I was still able to attend church weekly, I found it hard to pray. Not having fellowship with the community was taking a toll on me.

I had no peace in my heart. I constantly felt empty.

There were so many late nights singing at bars, focusing on networking, and just being swept up by the scene. When I was immersed in my singing work, it was like God was off my mind. But God was the one who gave me my ability to sing all along.

The Journey of Growth

I had always loved singing karaoke with my family and listening to music from a young age. However, I couldn’t make it through my primary school’s choir because my singing was that bad.

I thought you could get into any co-curricular activity in primary school since it’s such a forgiving environment. But…

I had such major pitch issues and couldn’t sing in tune that I had to be asked to leave the choir.

I continued singing for years after that, just for fun, but I knew it could never amount to anything. I’d jam with my friends for fun in our free time after school and sang with classmates in between classes.

The turning point came when I got accepted into the secondary school worship team as a backup singer. That was when I realized my singing had improved.

I found a lot of joy and peace knowing that I got to worship God.

A Life-Changing Encounter

After I had that encounter with the enemy, something one of my church uncles told me struck a chord with me.

“How do the same lips that serve the secular world serve the Holy God?”

His words stayed with me for a long time.

Embracing My Calling

Today, I sing for the worship team at KAC. It’s a privilege I do not take lightly. It’s such a blessing to worship Him with the community at our church, or even at national events like Kingdom Generation.

I still get opportunities knocking on my door—contacts I made from a long time ago ask me to return to that life. But I don’t want that hollow emptiness that comes from giving my life to the world.

There are still people who serve out in the world and in church—there’s nothing wrong with that—but in my case, it’s clear God required me to serve only the church.

And I am so glad to do so because this fills my heart like nothing else could.

My identity is not determined by the world or the stage I stand on. It is anchored in Him.

And I am grateful for the faith I have been given because I will not be shaken no matter what.

Conclusion

In conclusion, my journey has been one of self-discovery and faith. The choices we make shape our paths. I chose to follow God, and that decision has brought me peace and fulfillment.

If you find yourself at a crossroads, remember to seek guidance. Sometimes, the most significant opportunities come from serving a higher purpose. Embrace your calling, and you may find joy in places you never expected.

The phrase "serving God" resonates deeply with me. It reminds me of the importance of keeping faith at the forefront of my life.

Let your journey be guided by your values, and you may discover a path that leads to true happiness.