Inspirare and Prayer Ministry: How it Began
Inspirare Vocal Ensemble started as a group of friends who wanted to use their talents for God's glory. And what a journey it has been so far! Starting in 2011, Inspirare had simple goals -- to have annual concerts and singing appointments in churches and nearby communities. But God had bigger plans.
Inspirare has always been a faith-based singing group. But over the years, God has been teaching Inspirare much more. How do we truly minister? Is merely singing not enough?
“... one of the great temptations of the present age to carry the practice of music to extremes, to make a great deal more of music than of prayer. (426.1)”
Every year and a half, Inspirare goes on a Spiritual retreat. In these retreats, Inspirare would escape to the mountains or lakes -- anything that is God's intended environment. We would pray for the right speaker whom God would send with His perfect message. And over the years, He has been teaching us a valuable lesson: The importance of prayer!
Inspirare evolved to not only singing for others but also praying for others and each other. After all, music "...is one of the great temptations of the present age to carry the practice of music to extremes, to make a great deal more of music than of prayer. (VSS 426.1)" So with this in mind, Inspirare aims to truly minister and inspire others through both singing and prayer.
Contributed by Zhean Manalo