Jen Lilley on 'Wake Up Your Faith', Sarah Rector's Story, and the Museum of Christian Music

Jen Lilley's Devotional 'Wake Up Your Faith'

• 💡 Jen Lilley discusses her new devotional, 'Wake Up Your Faith: 365 Daily Encounters with Jesus', which she initially hesitated to write.
• ✍️ She felt compelled by the Holy Spirit to write the devotional, emphasizing that faith requires works and action, not just belief.
• 🎯 The devotional's concise 200-word limit per entry was a challenge, requiring deep spiritual guidance to convey meaningful messages.
• 🚀 Lilley shares that a recent 2-year season of pruning has deepened her commitment to letting God guide her life and career.
• ✨ She simplifies faith to Jesus' two commandments: love God and love your neighbor.

The Story of Sarah Rector

• 🎬 The film 'Sarah's Oil' tells the true story of Sarah Rector, an 11-year-old who became one of America's first Black female millionaires.
• 💰 Rector inherited 160 acres of land in Oklahoma, which, unbeknownst to many, contained significant oil reserves.
• 🗣️ Sean Edwards, Sarah Rector's great-nephew and a film critic, shares childhood memories of hearing family discussions about Sarah, highlighting her impact and wealth.
• 💡 Edwards pitched the story as an animated short film after discovering more information online, eventually leading to the production of 'Sarah's Oil'.
• 🌟 The film depicts Sarah's determination to keep what was hers amidst others' claims on her land and its resources.

Museum of Christian and Gospel Music

• 🏛️ Nashville, Tennessee, now hosts the Museum of Christian and Gospel Music, the first of its kind.
• 🎤 The museum celebrates the rich history of Christian and gospel artists, including figures like Dr. Bobby Jones.
• 🌟 It aims to honor the ministries and impact of artists who have contributed to the genre.
• 🎶 Recording artist Tyrion expresses gratitude for the museum, recognizing it as a significant acknowledgment of the work the Lord has done through these artists.
• 🤝 The museum, a 17-month project costing nearly $15 million, represents the Gospel Music Association's fourth attempt to establish such an institution.
• 🙏 The executive director, Steve Gilre, prays for connection through the museum, hoping it leads people back to their spiritual encounters through music.

Personal Reflections and Faith

• 📖 Jen Lilley advises her younger self to trust God and not the lies of the enemy, stating that the best definition of sin is trusting anything more than God.
• ⚠️ She emphasizes the narrow path to life and the danger of being distracted from one's faith, referencing Matthew 7:21-23.
• ❤️ Lilley believes God loves to redeem people, assuring that there is no pit so deep that God cannot find you.