Sharon Wilbur is a talented, vibrant and passionate 20-something ready to explode onto the music scene. The question isn't whether or not it's good, upbeat, soulful or even catchy, because her music is definitely all those things. The question is how to categorize it.

Elements of soul, rock, r&b and pop are woven into Messianic and clearly Jewish lyrics. That is where the passion comes in, as she says herself: I truly believe that my entire life from birth until now has been preparing me for "such a time as this." (Esther 4:14) I want to go where G-d leads me, write what He speaks to me, and sing what He teaches me - that I may be used to bring hope to weary nations, and joy to those who have only known sorrow.

Vocally she can hold her own with the likes of Natasha Bedingfield, Jessica Simpson, or Avril Levine but it's her heart that truly separates her. The five songs on her debut demo, YOU'RE MY HEART, show with her spirit, vocal talents, writing ability and upbeat tempo that Sharon's passion for Israel and G-d's sovereignty in our lives is paramount to joy and peace.

So... i'm feeling particularly happy today. Not sure why...

I've been thinking about life a lot lately - how things happen the way they do, why things happen the way they do... I wonder how differently I'd live my life if I could REALLY get a glimpse of the big picture. I mean... I know that the world is so much bigger than what I see on a day to day basis. I know that God has an ultimate plan for this earth and that I play a part in that... but wow... if I could be zoomed up into heaven for a few minutes and have a little meeting with God, I'd love to see what's in store for me. I know He's given me BIG dreams, HUGE ones. He's given me a passion for music, for people, for the world around me... and I know He's going to use it for His glory... I just don't know how exactly.

alright, well i started out this blog by drawing up two lists... what i have learned from obama's campaign and what i have learned from John McCain's campaign. As you can imagine those lists are in STARK contrast to one another. I've decided to not post my thoughts on obama for a few reasons... but primarily because I want draw on the positive here, and focus on how we can work in the future to follow the incredible model that John McCain has laid out for us. Now... the obama list does exist, so just let me know if you're interested in viewing it... and i'll send it to ya!

There is much to be learned from John McCain. He has proven to be a man of great integrity among many other things:

He is an example of unwavering standards
He is an example of a straight talker - one who doesn't see the need to dance around issues
He is an example of one's actions matching their words
He is an example of what it means to fight for America
He is an example of what it means to uphold the morals that this nation was built upon
He is an example of strong character
He is an example of a truly remarkable man
He is an example of HUMILITY
He is an example of what it looks like to have a servants heart
He is an example of what it means to be AMERICAN.

Although he did not win, I'm honored to have supported him throughout this entire election...

Thank you John McCain for the example you have proven to be. Americans are sure going to need it in these coming years.

Monday, October 27, 2008
a broken heart, a broken nation
For the first time, my heart is truly broken for our great nation.

This upcoming election has me feeling so many things:
awe
hope
dread
doubt
disgust
uncertainty
anticipation

Are we one nation under God - or are we one nation ignoring God?

Since Roe v. Wade came into effect 50 MILLION lives were not even given the chance...

It's easy to see that our country has come to a very important point in time. Things are failing, our way of doing things isn't getting us anywhere. It makes me wonder... we have taken God out of schools, we have degraded the sanctity of human life, we have walked so far away from the foundations that this country was built on... and now we find ourselves in a bit of a "rut"... I wonder why?

It is evident that this country was FOUNDED on certain laws. It's purpose was to indeed be ONE NATION UNDER GOD. No, that does not mean we should force God on those around us who may think otherwise... but it does mean that the laws that govern this wonderful country were set up to be in accordance with God and His way of doing things. We were not merely created to roam about Earth completely lawless... with no outline of how we are to live. We were created in an order. There is a right and wrong, and our culture has tried to desensatize us to this. It's TIME that we turn that around!

There are so many areas I'd love to really focus on with regards to these issues... but today I want to look at perhaps the most primary issue: life. There are many injustices in America, much prejudice, we can not ignore this. We have to speak out about it! But primarily we need to return to the foundation of God's order and fix things from the bottom up. It's time to mend the cracks that we were built upon.

Psalm 11:3
When the foundations are being destroyed, what can righteousness do?

What was the first thing God did after creating this gorgeous world that we live in? He created life. The preservation of life needs to be of uttermost importance to us. It's not a matter of choice.... there shouldn't even be a choice to make! Life is life. We are not to give and take it. We are not God. God uses us as vehicles, Man and Woman together, to create life. By upholding laws that allow abortion to take place, we are feeding the animal of self indulgence that runs rampant in America today. 43% of women have an abortion by age 45.... 43%!!!!!! And 93% of all abortions are due to "social reasons" (i.e. the child is unwanted or inconvenient). THIS is a great tragedy. Can you Imagine how many lives that adds up to be?!?!?! By allowing this to take place, we are turning our back on God's way of doing things, and we are in essence declaring ourselves as "god" and taking the issue of life into our own hands.

As a follower of Yeshua(Jesus), it's my responsibility is to stand up for Biblical righteousness. Political preference must be second to Gods call for us to be one nation under Him. -God must be first. And His ways must be first. No there is not a perfect candidate on that ballot. No there is not a perfect political party - by ANY MEANS... but there is a candidate that seeks to uphold some of these foundational issues that America was built on... and that candidate is without a doubt, John McCain.

www.bornalivetruth.org

SHARON.
I really believe that there is a lot of significance to our names... The Bible is very clear on this. We can look back through history and see circumstances when God even changed the name of some, in order to "kick off" a new season in their life.

Not only do our names give some meaning and insight into who we are or who we may become, but often times they offer some prophetic insight into our own spiritual destiny. Ever since I was a child my father has told me that the Lord specifically gave him my name - Sharon Michelle. Now I've looked allllllllllllllllllll over the internet to find the literal meaning of my name, hoping to find out that it means something STRONG like Lioness of God... or anything along those lines. You can imagine my excrement to find out that my name meant "a flat plain". Great. Real cool. A FLAT PLAIN!

Well last night I had the desire to look into this a bit more and search out the verses that mentioned "Sharon". I found that 7 out of 8 times my name was used to describe a location (i'm assuming "a flat plain") in the middle east. Okay so at least now I have a bit of background on where this wonderful flat plain is located. While reading through these scriptures, I found that I was drawn to one particular verse in Isaiah (no shocker to those who know me - as this happens to be one of my favorite books in the Bible!).

Isaiah 65:10~
Sharon will become a pasture for flocks,
and the Valley of Achor a resting place for herds,
for my people who seek me.

FINALLY my search yields some depth!

Of course my next step is to expand the chapter and read it in it's entirety... and the more I read, the more my spirit is stirred. The beginning of the chapter focuses on God's grace to His people. How he had revealed Himself even to those who had not searched for Him... How he continued to hold His hands out those who have turned their hearts away from him - a people who shamelessly mock Him. He goes on to speak of another group... those who will "possess His mountains". These people make up a remnant of faithful servants to the Lord.... and NOW is where Sharon comes in! During this time that Sharon will become a pasture for flocks. I LOVE THAT!!!! So this plain, that once was thought of as flat and desolate will bloom into a pasture... a place where flocks will come and receive nourishment and food in order to sustain themselves.

All this to say that after reading that passage I felt like the Lord gave me an even more targeted mission. THAT is how I want my life... my music... to be:

-a pasture
-a resting place
-nourishment to others

And I know it's only through God's grace that I can accomplish this.

Calm in the midst of the storm? I'd like to say that is a quality I posses, however two nights ago that was not the case.

On our flight from Atlanta to Jacksonville we encountered a terrible lightening storm. I've flown a lot in my life and never have I experienced weather like this.. or fear like this... I was sitting in my seat next to Joel (my wonderful husband) and looking out the window thinking: "There's no way that's lightening... could it be?" It was so intense that if on the ground I'd probably be hiding in a closer or something - but to be right in the midste of it - IN THE AIR - wow. I just can't even explain the feeling... just a complete lack of control. My life - ultimately in God's hands - was at the mercy of the small aircraft and the violent storm around me.

I'd love to look back over those twenty minutes (thought they seemed like hours), and say that I displayed the peace of God, I'd love to say that fear did not seemingly overtake me in the moment, I mean... I know where I'm going, I know that life absent from earth means to be present with God... but I could not help but think that my work here on earth is not yet finished - and I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue in it.

I don't really have anything profound to say in this blog, I guess this is just me being transparent with all of you. I look back over that flight with disappointment in myself... I wish I could have been a model of peace and strength - as Joel was to me. I wish i could have been like the man sitting one row over, quietly meditating on the Bible in front of him. I wish I could have been as Yeshua was - the quiet in the midst of the storm. But this time... that was not me.

We all have weaknesses, and two nights ago mine was definitely made evident. I'm so blessed that the Lord has given me a husband who not only hears the Word of the Lord and follows - but one is characterized by the peace and strength of God. I can learn so much from him.... So, thank you Joel, for being an amazing role model for me, and thank you Yeshua for the blessing of life.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008


LOTS to talk about!!!

Hey Friends!

I realize that it has been a little while since i last blogged... i'm sorry about that! In some ways things have been extremely busy, and in other ways I have felt at a stand-still.... however that temporary plateau is no longer in front of me, PRAISE GOD!

To be completely honest with you... I have struggled over the past few months as to the direction of my career. With so many things in front of you, it's easy to become overwhelmed and I think that's what happened for me. I got confused and unsure... even doubted my calling at times... Now I can look back and see how the devil really tried to grab me when I was down - he tried to plant seeds of insecurity - he tried to tell me I wasn't good enough - and I say TRIED because he FAILED miserably at his task! I've said before that often when you are under the greatest attack it's because you are on the verge of something BIG, and today I can assuredly tell you that I have stepped into NEW realms spiritually and I Praise the Lord for that!

About three weeks ago I heard a message from an incredible teacher - Dr. Howard Morgan. There were many things that were sown deep into my spirit and those seeds, those realizations, have changed my life. I knew it from the moment I stepped out of the room that evening that a shift had taken place within my heart... and I would love to share a few of those "goodies" with you.

Going back a paragraph to what I had been struggling with - doubts, questions, feelings of being not good enough... Dr. Morgan addressed that in such a great way... He said that the devil tells you to look at yourself - he points out your shortcomings - he does this because he knows if he takes the focus off of the Lord and puts it onto you that it will ultimately bring you down. The thing is... when has God EVER told us that our destiny is dependent on OUR abilities??!?!?! NEVER!!!!! That's what's so great about God! NOTHING that we do is dependent on our own talents - YES God gifts us all differently but if we simply rely on our natural abilities we can only go so far. If we are to step into the SUPERNATURAL DESTINY that the Lord has for us, if we are to walk in the inexplicable favor of the Lord, it's HIM we are to focus on - not ourselves. This was such a refreshing revelation to me... I can't even express it.... When I realized in my heart, and in my mind that my success - that my calling - was not dependent on ME I felt like a HUUUUUGE weight lifted off my shoulders.

WOW this blog has gone in a completely different direction than I had planned... but I wanted to say all of this as an encouragement to you - keep your eyes focused on the Lord and everything else will fall into place. Who cares what the devil tries to tell you about yourself - all that matters is what the LORD says about you... THAT is the voice you are to listen to... so any time you feel the focus shifting to "I can't do this" or "I'm not talented enough" just remind yourself that it's the Lord's work in you that makes you not just good enough, but BETTER than you could ever imagine!

OK so I actually haven't addressed any of the exciting things going on but I fear if this blog gets any longer i'm gonna lose you readers... so.... as a result.... i'm gonna try to put together a little VIDEO BLOG for ya to let you know what all has been going on!!!! How does that sound?

Much Love!
-Sharon

Wednesday, May 09, 2007


***MAY Update***

Friends & Family,

Well as you know April was quite a month for us (when I say "us" i'm referring to my husband and I)... We celebrated our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY on the 29th, with my in-laws who share the same anniversary date with us, and that was a lot of fun.

Wilbur Ministries kicked off their once a month shabbat service called "L'Chaim" at New Life Chrsitian Fellowship here in Jacksonville, and it simply could not have gone better. There were six-hundred people in attendance for the first service, and the second one which took place just last weekend went just as well. For more information about the L'Chaim services, visit www.wilburministries.com.

On a more personal note, our office spends about two hours each tuesday in prayer together with about 6 of our key intercessors. We cover everything from our President, to International affairs, to personal requests... Just this morning during our prayer time one of our dear friends spoke up with a message she felt was from the Lord - geared towards Joel and myself. I share this with you not to build myself up in your eyes, but to share what is on the heart of the Incredible God that we serve!!!

She began: "The moment I walked into the room last friday night for the L'Chaim service I was almost floored by the presence of God. His presence in the room was so profound and when Sharon came up to join Paul (Wilbur) in leading worship the presence just grew enormously. God spoke to me at that moment and clearly said:
'Those who sow to the heavens are reaping the harvest of His presence here on Earth.'

Sharon, her husband, and the many other leaders of this generation are going to have an EXPLOSIVE anointing. Their effectiveness is going to be seen not in generations to come, but in their OWN generation. God will NOT be without this generation - He will not quit and He is fervent about these Youth [specifically]. There will be an enormous launching into the nations of the world and His presence will be the reward for those who have sown."

What profound, and encouraging words! I am so excited to see how the Lord moves through our generation. I truly believe that we will impact NOT ONLY our friends and peers for the Kingdom of God, but our PARENTS, and the generations that came before us. As times grow darker and darker, our Light will only shine brighter and brighter and we are quickly approaching a time when we will see the manifest power of God at work in ways we could NEVER have imagined.

SIGN ME UP LORD! haha

*warning... this song WILL stick in your head for days*