“I Feel Change” - Hayley Masters Live

One of my favorite songs to sing is “I Feel Change”.  I’m so excited to be able to share this live recording with all of you! The message of the song is so true about how God is always changing us for the better.

Here and There

For the last few months, Hayley has been a part of some life impacting events, such as the Suicide Awareness concert with Building 429 and Royal Tailor.  Over 1,200 people flooded into the venue to make a difference in the community that has battled numerous suicides during a calendar year.  Helping to raise over $8,000, Hayley was the headliner for the Loveday Twins benefit.  Along with Big Al and Fire in Salem, Hayley also participated in the Life Choices benefit concert and was on stage again with Big Al and Lil Nate for the Joplin Relief concert.  In between these events, Hayley has travelled as a guest worship leader to churches throughout Louisiana and Texas. If you would like to book Hayley for a concert or as a worship leader, email the team at admin@hayleymasters.com for more information.

Where has all the love gone?

Hello!! It’s been so long since my last blog! But lately, something has been on my heart very strongly, and I just feel that I should share it with you.  Within the last couple of months, I started a new job working with a volunteer program called Americorps at our local community center.  Americorps has many different branches, but the branch I volunteer for is called S.E.E. which stands for synergy, education, and enviromemt.  Their main goal is to simply reach out to our community and help those who are less fortunate than others. They have an afterschool program called KidTech for grades 1-5 that provides tutoring for these children.

During the first week as part of the team, I was completely baffled by some of the things I heard these young children saying. It made me realize that the battle we face is beyond serious.  As Christians, we become so distracted and so worried about our lives and what God is doing in OUR life that we lose focus on what God wants to do in the lives of others THROUGH us. Since I started volunteering, God has fueled my passion to help and reach others. It has also prompted this question: Is the church so caught up in planning the next “big event” that it has lost sight of the importance of the small things, such as reaching out to those who can never repay?

A family that lives less than a block from my church participates in the afterschool program with KidTech. When I realized this, it made me so angry with myself.  I was suddenly jolted that I don’t even know the community that has been at my fingertips for the last 7 years.  Rather than beat myself up, I decided to take advantage of the opportunity that God has afforded me through this program.

As Bible believers, at times, we are so concerned about doctrine, which is important to salvation, yet we forget about its foundation. Some have even taken these matters to the level of competition constantly trying to determine who is right and who is wrong.  Yes, I believe the Bible in its entirety and that it is the infallible Word of God. But I also know that at its core is LOVE.

Why do we worry about God’s calling on our life? Why do we try to make it so complicated?  Amen to the fact that we should continue to work out our salvation with fear and trembling. (Phillipians 2:12) But at the very root of salvation, at the creation of the universe, at the moment of redemption is the main ingredient. It is simply to love. God called each and every one of us to love. When we love others and care for others, then they will see Jesus in us. Then we can tell someone about Jesus and his wonderful mercy, grace, and LOVE.

“For he that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” I John 4:8

Truly,
Hayley;)

Reminiscing…Behind the Scenes

On my 18th birthday, on a Sunday morning, I was dressed for church and walked into the living room.  My mom gave me what I thought, at that time, was the strangest gift.  She asked, “Do you know the song ‘Where He leads me, I will follow?”  I hesitantly told her that I did.  She then asked me to sing it.  When I finished, she gave me a hug and said, ” That’s your gift.”  I was a bit confused.  And then she repeated that the song was her gift for my 18th birthday.  I tucked it away because, for one thing, I know my mom well enough to know that I would more than likely need it in the future.

About a month later, on a cold night in the Nashville studio, I was sitting on my mom’s knee.  Along with my producer, we were reviewing the songs I had just finished recording.  We began to notice a common thread to all of the songs.  They were ultimately saying one thing.  The words Lead Me echoed among us. At that moment a stillness came into the studio.  It was that God moment for which we had all been waiting.

On my 19th birthday, about 4 p.m. I heard a knock on the door.  Boxes of the finished product were delivered.  The new EP Lead Me was complete, yet just beginning.

Lead Me Concert!

On a beautiful cloudless Sunday evening, about 300 people packed into the sanctuary of Church of Pentecost in Ball, Louisiana for the first Lead Me concert.  Sentiment was in the room, as Hayley debuted her singing talent in this very place when she was nine years old.  The auditorium was filled with energy as Hayley and her band performed songs from her newest project, as well as from her freshman album, along with some familiar worship tunes.  Right before dark, Hayley met with her friends and fans under the front portico that was cooled by the slight breeze that was in the air. Here is a sneak peek of some of the pics of this amazing night! Be sure to visit Hayley’s website as more pics will be coming!

“Crazy Ride” Live from 88.7FM The Cross

On May 7, at dusk, a crowd of people squeezed into the candlelit studio of 88.7FM the Cross to celebrate the release of Hayley’s new EP, “Lead Me”. The band was in the groove as they performed an acoustic set of several songs from the album. The friends and fans were a blast, and one of them captured the hit single “Crazy Ride” on their social cam and shared it with us! If you missed the party, you can download the EP from iTunes or order a physical copy from her website. She also has several events coming up, so check out her calendar!

“Crazy Ride” Promo Video

Check out this new video, in which Hayley takes some time to explain her motivation behind the song “Crazy Ride”.

DIRECTIONS TO RELEASE PARTY!

Here are the directions to the Lead Me release party, Saturday, May 7 @ 6 p.m.:

From I-20 East, take 165 North.  Take the ULM exit and turn left (away from ULM). This will be DeSiard.

When you see Peking on the left, turn left at the light on DeSiard.  Do not take the curve right…that is Louisville Ave.

Stay on DeSiard until you get to Art Alley on the right.  It will be one block past North 3rd. (It is best to park on N. 3rd or in a lot on N. 3rd and walk).  Art Alley is blocked until 5 p.m. today due to ArtFest.

88.7FM the Cross (Media Ministries) will be on the right on Art Alley.

FROM LOUISVILLE AVENUE:  You will turn south on N. 2nd and park.  However, you will have to walk across the railroad tracks to the venue; the tracks are closed to traffic.

Hope to see you there!

Lead Me Release Party!

We are about to have a PARTY!  Come join us in the celebration of the new EP by Hayley Masters. That’s right, the Lead Me Release Party will be held Saturday, May 7 at 6 p.m. at 88.7FM the Cross in downtown Monroe, Louisiana.  (130 North 2nd Street, Monroe:  or coming from DeSiard Street, the venue is located on Art Alley). Hope to see you there!

Heart Irony

Recently, someone shared a scripture with me that has been pulsating through my mind  ”…the heart is the wellspring of life.”  Since the time I have been able to understand the simplest lesson on human anatomy, I have known that the heart is where all physical life hinges.  And, it was right on the heels of that knowledge, that I realized emotional and spiritual well being are veined to the heart, as well.  The scripture declares to guard the heart because it is the spring of life.  However, not enough of us follow the instruction.  Then when emotional battles scar and wounds are open, and the chambers of the heart become clogged with hurt and pain, we wonder why it feels like death.  Well, it is a heart attack of sorts. Consider that your heart is the wellspring…and when it has been damaged, life is altered.  Just like when physical arteries become blocked, our emotional and spiritual arteries can become obstructed, and we may feel numb.  Then our thoughts and sometimes actions run rampant trying to overcompensate for the lack of flow.  Is that why the Holy Spirit is called the Comforter?  It’s the emotional and spiritual stint.  Even more, it is as the pacemaker that can regulate our griefs back to normalcy.

But then we have to come to grips with “…the heart is deceitful above all things…who can know it?”  In other words, who can understand the degree of wickedness of the heart?  This heart irony, I call it, seems perplexing.  For one, we are instructed to keep our heart…yet it is deceitful and wicked.  Why in the world would we have a desire to protect something of this nature?  Because, of course, it is the wellspring of life…the source of life.  Even though we don’t know our own hearts, we should do everything we can to keep it functioning properly.  Giving our heart to Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world, will be the awning of protection, and His shed blood will cover the heart’s wicked deception.

The irony of the heart leads to one place…the cross of Jesus Christ.