Letting Go - Jennifer Knapp

[@jamesdombroski2001]

I don't think anyone will read this so it truly doesn't matter, but I have loved Jennifer since I first heard her voice. She could have sang about anything and I would have sang along all the same, but she sang Christian music, which I truly don't think she should give up, because under the "guise" of a CCM singer, she touched hearts and souls. Now that she is no longer accepted by those who profess to not throw stones because of the sin that we all have committed, is ironic (since Christianity by definition is about loving others as we would have them love us). I will judge Jennifer by a few criteria; the human that she is, the love that she sings about, be it human or divine and the power of her voice, because she is the embodiment of strength in a sad and divisive time where you are either far right or far left and we are supposed to judge those who are NOT like us and the way she carries herself. I am fascinated by her story because of the context of who she is, who she represents and how she carries herself despite what "they" say. One of my eternal favorites

[@guitarlovenjc]

You rock!! So glad you caught her little speech too! So beautiful!!

[@Mellovesdeep25]

You go jennifer! Such a brave woman for coming out publically in the way so many og us christian/gays do everyday. God bless that wonderful heart of hers

[@1msbucket]

Been there, This is why I have listened to jen. because I could and stil can relate to be a wretced human.

[@mfost0424]

This is what it's about... "when two or more are gathered..." love and acceptance, and the search goes on, each and everyday.

[@stevemartin5671]

I'm praying for you

[@ourladymetamagic]

When I was an uncertain *cough* little boy, I was once told by a rather disgusting old man at my church that Jennifer Knapp and another, less-well-known Christian singer were "ugly" singers in that they were "pretty" when they weren't singing and "ugly" when they were. Now that I'm a lesbian with some measure of self-confidence who understands that beauty isn't just skin deep, I can safely say that Jennifer Knapp seems quite lovely in the context of the parasocial relationship, and looks absolutely glorious whether she is singing or not. I've been rediscovering her music, and her speech at the beginning is... complicated and kinda something I needed in my current moment.

[@wilkiewalker]

i wasn't sure if i was going to leave it in (not sure if jen would want it) but i thought it puts to rest (i hope) everything people are asking/wondering.

[@guitarlovenjc]

@wilkiewalker Yeah. That is thoughtful to think if she would want it in or not. Maybe you could tweet her and see if she responds to your tweet again lol. :)

[@wilkiewalker]

i did a while back and she didn't reply. all she has to do is say the word and it's out. :)