KIRK FRANKLIN'S HERO TOUR

Being strong and not letting people break me down, you won't get that joy this time around. Can you imagine me?

In a world, in a world nobody has to live afraid, because of your love, it's gone away, can you imagine me.

Letting go of my past and glad I have another chance and not hard to dance cause I don't have to read that page again.

Imagine me, being free, trusting you totally, finally I can.. Imagine me. I admit it was hard to see.. You being in love with someone like me... Finally, I can.... Imagine Me. (Words from Kirk Franklin's song called "Imagine Me")

Last night I had the privilege of attending Kirk Franklin's Hero concert. I must tell you, it was DA BOMB (I know that's an old saying - LOL). It was worth the cost of admission.

The show opened up with Christian hip-hop/poet Da' Truth. This brother broke down God's word (as he sees it) like no other. If you don't have his CD, please purchase it. Instead of buying 50, Dem Franchize Boyz, and others for our kids, expose them to a Christian brother that can really flow.

Mary Mary bought down the house with their "Praize Party" style. It was apparent that Mary Mary has become a crowd favorite. They sang the hits like, "In The Morning", "Shackles", and "Heaven", but it was the songs like "Yesterday" and James Cleveland's classic "I Just Can't Give Up Now" that brought the house down.

Finally, there was Kirk. What can I say? The boy is BADDD!

From hits like "Brighter Day", "He Reigns", "Now Behold The Lamb", "Silver and Gold", "Hosanna", and "Couldve' Been Me." The audience was on their feet the entire performance. The show went to a whole new level when Kirk ministered the song entitled, "Let It Go." This song encourages the listener to "Let Go" of the past hurts, issues, and unforgiveness because it holds you prisoner. Some of the lyrics are:

Jesus please, on my knees can’t You hear me crying
You said to put it in Your hands and Lord I’m really trying
You wasn’t lying when You said You reap what you sow
Like that night momma died, it’s hard to let it go
You adopted me, cared for me, changed my name
But I cursed at you, lied to you and left you pain
It’s not strange I can still see it in my head
To know for hours you were lying there in that bed

If you’re listening to this record
If it’s day or night
If your momma is still living treat your momma right
Don’t be like me and let that moment slip away
And be careful ‘cause you can’t take back what you say
To my real momma if you’re listening I’m letting it go
To my father, I forgive you, ‘cause you didn’t know that the pain was the preparation for my destiny
And one more thing Lord let my son be a better man than me

Whew! Many of these past problems create future self-esteem issues. This is when Kirk (and em') ministered the song entitled, "Imagine Me." This song encourages the listener to TRUST God totally because people can bring your self-esteem down.

Kirk brought Jamaal Bryant, pastor of Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, on stage to exhort the crowd in praise. There was jumping and shouting throughout the building.

Kirk closed the show with the new classic "Looking 4 U."

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this show. Please purchase these artists music.

COWBOY4EVER