That’s the recap of the last two-ish/(+thxgiving) weeks.

Ritzville was a great time! I started out on Novembe 18th singing at the Rose Garden convelescant center, followed by speaking at the community youth group, Stayin Alive–which was so fun! You kids are crazy fun. =) thanks for hangin with me!

Thanksgiving was great. I went to my aunt’s house in Moses Lake, Wa, and ate way too much!! Sadly, the norm for Thanksgiving…lol. I got delegated for pies this year..and for those of you who don’t know…I love to bake. So a day in the kitchen on Thanksgiving Eve was so much FUN!!

That weekend, the 28th, I found myself back in Ritzville to do a full concert with the guys, and was so blessed by all the people who came. I heard many stories of kids and how they are now finding the love of Jesus to be what it is. Really, truly real and good. I honestly had a hard time before the show that night—God has been speaking to me a lot lately about trusting him, and that day was just that. I woke up and it was just “one of those days” where you felt out of everything. But God reminded me that He is with me the same then as he was the day before–and that I should not worry, because He is still on the throne. He isn’t leaving! So the show started, and I can honestly tell you that it was probably the most exciting show for me yet. I felt tired and weak, so the entire set I was constantly being reminded of God’s grace…and how he really doesn’t need my energy or ability to get the message across. So as I dwelt on that alone, I was able to relax and have FUN! It was exactly that.

Sunday, the 29th, I officially turned 19…with a fire in my heart for another year as a teen. I am so excited for this year… I can’t write down how this fire feels in my heart. But it’s there. And I’m excited. =) ah!!!

That morning I led worship at Zion Philedelpia Church in Ritzville, an acoustic set, which was a lot of fun! We’ve been bringin out the cajon (it’s a small box that you sit on top of, and you drum on it! so fun!) a lot lately, and I love it! Such a fun new aspect for acoustic sets.

Over the next week, I found myself in Spokane with my mom and brother Clark, and some new friends. They invited us to come to their church’s prayer service on Tuesday (Covenant Church Spokane), so we did. As I met their pastor, he was not afraid to ask me to lead worship during the service, starting in 5 minutes! ah! lol =) like I said, God has been teaching me to trust Him and His grace. He doesn’t need me to feel prepared. He just wants a willing heart. He just wants a willing heart. It was AWESOME. The following day we ended up staying and being random in Spokane until going back to the church that night for the Wednesday night service. After sneacking in the back because I was late, the pastor spotted me from the pulpit and mid-service asked for 3 worship songs! oh boy…God was definitely stretching me this week!! But man…I can’t tell you how much I appreciated both the opportunities. I learned way more than I ever could have if I wasn’t asked on the spot! Trust. God likes to teach us his truth in somewhat extreme, scary ways sometimes, Huh? But in the end…as long as we are rooted in willingness to trust and obey…it always ends up WAY better than the fear that we began with. It was amazing.

After another day in Spokane for a doctor’s appointment my mom had, we came home to get final preparations for this last Saturday’s acoustic concert in Wenatchee for Antioch Adoption Agency’s Fundraiser. Back out with the cajon, guitar, and keyboard…my new drummin friend Rob, Adam (acoustic), and I jammed out a 40min set for the wonderful people who came to support Antioch. WOW!! Is all I have to say. WOW. IN-CREDIBLE people! After the 5pm set, we headed up to Cashmere to watch Luke (my little brother) play basketball! We lost =( but it was so fun! I love watchin him and the team play. I have grown up watching his team play together since they were in 3rd grade…and it’s just too weird seeing them all on varsity now. CRAZY!

Sunday morning we packed up and headed to Moses Lake to Journey Church, located within the Fairchild Cinema! It is fun havin church at the movies! The projection screen is inSANE! =) lol. HUGE! After meeting up with friends and the people of the church there, Pastor Ed Burns and I talked about comin back in February to do a concert for the Moses Lake community! I’ll have more details on this soon. =) I CAN’T WAIT!!!! Moses Lake is about 45 minutes from Quincy, but I have a heart for that community for sure. I can’t wait!!

Sunday afternoon I came home…and laid down. It was so nice. I laid on the couch and thanked God for such an incredible weekend…but also thanked Him for our couch. I couldn’t think of anything I liked more at that point than just laying there, doing nothing but breathing in the comfort of kickin my feet up. The busier I get, the more valuable a couch becomes. Again, something amazing. =) It was soo good!!

Now here I am, Monday night..well, more like Tuesday morning (it’s 12:29am at the moment), so inspired for the next 6 weeks of my life. I have decided to spend some serious time in prayer for all that is goin on in my life right now… prayer for WISDOM, discernment + understanding..clarity of vision and excitement for what lies ahead. Inspiration from Him. Seeking a healthy balance.

If you have it on your heart to pray for me, I so appreciate it. Please, I beg you not to stop, but to continue. I believe the road ahead of me is gonna be even more suprising than I can imagine. I see a strong call on this generation, and interestingly God has put me in this place right now where I have opportunity for my voice to be heard. I recognize that, and although it scares me sometimes, I pray and am trusting that I will continue to draw my words and actions only from the life of Jesus.

This Thurday I am heading back to Spokane for the TOBYMAC/RelientK concert at the Arena! Love TMAC…He has an incredible incredible heart that truly seeks after Jesus, and I have been so blessed by what he is doing acrosst the world.

New dates will be posted soon on the website (www.hollystarrmusic.com) ! Some dates are cookin now! (WA, TX, WI, IL(?), NY) Exciting! If you are interested in hookin up something for your community while I’m out on the road, please do send an email to gailgrigg@gmail.com! Even if you think it might seem impossible, please don’t hesitate. I would rather try and have the possibility for success or failure, before not trying at all! Lord willing, I would LOVE to come be a part of what is going on in your community. I mean it–please, please don’t hesitate.

Happy holidays, my friends! =)

I pray for you all, that you are seeking His wisdom, discernment, and understanding. That LOVE truly is the greatest in your heart…and that the light shines through you in such a way that darkness has no room or desire to stay in your home, community, or within your groups of friends.

all my love.

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