I am 15 years old...
and i started listening to delirious when i was 13....
delirious has played a very important role in my life....
as many of you might know about the problems that teenagers face nowadays....
so i was going through those problems...
and i wanted to get out...
i tried everything....
but prayer wasnt in my life....
and when i started listening to delirious....
i felt so touched....
no song had ever made me cry....
but delirious' songs made me cry whenever i listened them....
God has provided me with the talents of playing the keyboard and singing...
as well as playing drums....
martin smith inspires me alot...
and i even try singing like him...
but his voice is an exceptional talent....
now all i can say is...
delirious is a part of my life....
its something like eating and drinking to me...
so God bless delirious alot....
it changed my life....
GOD bless delirious...!!!

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Hi, I am Veronika, living in Germany right now. I got saved when I was 8 years old and I grew up in a charismatic church. Which was good and bad at the same time. I thank God for all the great experiences I had with Him and great worship times and all the godly people He brought into my lfe.
One day though I asked myself: "what would I do if the church would not exist anymore? Would I still believe???"
So I started to seek God and godly teaching that would build a solid foundation in my life. I still worked fullhearted in my church and enjoyed it.
For me worship was always a door right into God´s presence so I enjoyed good worship everywhere.
One of my favorite evergreens are still "I could sing of your love"(I was born n Budapest, Hungary so I sang it one time in hungarian, german and english-LOVE it!!!)
Anyway. My church really broke down not too long ago and there are a lot of questions and a lot of pain but I can say: I am standing on the Rock,which is Jesus Christ!!!
And I am so thankful for people like delirious who helped building that foundation in my life with an authentic, real, pure and contagious lifestyle, message and music!!!
So many times the songs spoke right into my life and helped me wanting more of Jesus or digging deeper or just spreading the good news.
I am thankful to see the great legacy of this band.And I hope a lot of young musicians got inspired and take up that legacy because the music scene sure will miss delirious!!!!
God bless you in the next season.
Love, Veronika

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I am from Guatemala. I can say that in the last decade (and more) Delirious has been an important part for leading the way to the place where we first met with our creator. I remember to be part of a church group and we always had a session of praise and worship. During that time we played a delirious cd (Live in the Can). I remember that God´s anointing came several times and with that His Word, His Healing Power and His Glory. I remember to see people change there, dreams were born and realities were transform. Thank you Delirious for sharing the gospel with your music!

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I am a youth leader in small church in Costa Rica (www.comunidadelcamino.org). Around 4 years ago we started to sing History Maker for our youth conferences and for any other activities that challenged us as a group to serve the Lord in radical ways.
Just 2 years ago we started a mission trip to one of the poorest areas in Costa Rica, partnered with our friends from Lincoln Berean Church from Nebraska, USA. We just came back from this year´s trip and we can say that gladly more than 300 people gave their lives to Jesus or reconciled with Him.
History Maker has always been a part of us, and I think we will never get tired of this song, it has meant so much for us and it has always challenged us to keep on going and to believe without limits!!

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I came to delirious late into the bands time. I was recommended their live album "Now is the time" so i bought it. I didnt know wht to expect and was pleasantly surprised. Over the coming months the music on tht album was to keep my feet on the ground when it would have been easy to fall. I then saw them live in southampton in october 2008. That concert changed my life and has shown me a path that i dont know where it will end. I've always enjoyed singing but never really saw it as a gift. Now i've sung with delirious and continued to follow God throughout the tough(for a 17 year old)times of the last year. i attribute my whole motivation to the words and music of martin, stu, tim, jon and stew. i'm now more sure about my future than i ever have been. the joy that i felt in the guildhall that night was the best feeling of my life and i now want to share that feeling with everyone i see and meet. through my own voice, powerful commitment to a cause worth fighting for, increased self confidence and perception that god has shown me this path because he wants me to take it, i am searching currently for courses that i can take to enter the music industry with the skills i need to create the music for the next generation. To recreate in hundreds of people the feelings and emotions that are linked with god and serving him but that those who missed out on the delirious era. i take pride in the things i stand for. not everyone around the world can do so freely. it's important to be strong for those who are weak. i was taught that by delirious. a totally unique band and in my mind, the greatest in the world. i will see you in hammersmith and i have the utter privelige of having introduced someone, my atheist ex girlfriend, through the work and music of delirious, to the concept of christianity. she will be with me in london and i truly hope that whatever words are said that night by martin will have the power to open her heart to god and touch her mind. its not about me and delirious anymore:- its about her. her favourite song is history maker, mine is my glorious. as a couple we were rubbish, as a friend i want to change her life entirely. so come on guys. with your last hurrah do me proud. my dreams are inspired by you

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Hi Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
It´s amazing what God did to me...For a long time I was a soldier in the German Army. I saw a lot of special training there, like Parachutist, Ranger, Sniper, Demolition etc. Army was my life - I thought! God showed me, what was the real life! And after leaving Army,I became later an elder of our Church (www.kirche-einberg.de) and serving now in the Children and Youth Work.
What do you say to this!? I praise the Lord for rescueing me.

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I write not of myself but of my sister Elise.

For all of her 31 years she was an inspiration to those who knew her. She began the evening services at our church and grew it from about 20 people to about 300. God blessed her efforts and though she stressed extremely over her ministry, she loved those she served.

She wrote beautiful worship songs that blessed those who sang them, and she drew inspiration from many other Christian artists including Hillsong and Delirious. Hillsong conference was what inspired her in the first place, and with her long blonde hair she was told she looked like Darlene, much to her frustration.

The night before she died suddenly of a hidden genetic disease we now know as Long QT Syndrome, she once again led the church in singing praises to our King. Included in the service was the song Miracle Maker, one of her favourites. I can no longer hear it without wishing she was there to listen with me.

I cannot wait to see her again and hold to the hope that Christ gives me to allow this. I can only wish that everyone else in the world had the chance to hear her songs and in them, her heart for her God.

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Hello from Bucharest.I wanna thanks God for the time that we have here in Bucharest when the band Delirious for the 1st time in our country.It`s been a memorable time and i love the time being and worship God in that place.
History makers is when songs is coming from God and is listen by people that they haven`t what everything are their are need but have God`s grace upon them,favour and that songs is like what they are expecting from God and strengthens it.that is what that our brothers in Christ,Delirious has done and continue to do it.
My story is kinda unknown ...because it`s being written.just to thing about me.I`m a litthe drummer and worship me him in a team and I know that litthe thing in God`s hands will shake greatest things in the world.
In the end i just wanna pray and say that everything every seeds that you have planted in the entire world where have you been, I pray that every member of the band will receive 100 times abundancely and to receive everything that God has promise to you>In Jesus Name.Amen

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La primera vez que escuché música de Delirious? fue cuando mi hermano puso en el reproductor de música de mi casa el álbum “The Mission Bell�. No estaba muy interesado en escuchar rock en esos días y menos cristiano, pero cuando sonó la canción “Take Off My Shoes� me sentí muy atraído por la banda, no porque entendiera la letra de la canción en inglés, sino por el impacto que la música me causó. Antes de todo esto, yo me había congregado en una iglesia por un tiempo pero resultó que al pastor de ese lugar le salió un pecado a la luz, por lo que mi corazón se entristeció y me separé de las cosas de Dios, pues había admirado muchísimo a este hombre y él nos había defraudado a todos. Sólo quedó aquello que Dios obró directamente en mí, así que aunque estaba lejos de las iglesias a veces tenía que caer de rodillas porque no podía seguir adelante, el vacío era gigante y todos mis sueños en Cristo los veía opacados. Pero cual sorpresa tuve al encontrar en una banda que yo no conocía ni había oído en la vida, que soñaba lo mismo que yo. Empecé a congregarme de nuevo y a oír la música de la banda, a traducir canciones y me enamoré de esa banda. Fue uno de los motivos por los que decidí afirmarme en Dios, porque su mensaje tocaba mi corazón y su música ministraba mi alma. Empecé a ver que los cristianos amaban a Dios con todo su corazón tal como yo lo había hecho alguna vez. Por ésta banda y por alguien a quien Dios puso en mi camino -Roger Sánchez- empecé a creer de nuevo en la iglesia de Dios, en los pastores y en los líderes y la esperanza comenzó de nuevo a aparecer. Cada vez que escuchaba un álbum de Delirious? (en su página web o en CD) y observaba el contenido de sus líricas, quedaba más interesado por la banda y por las cosas de Dios. Ahora encuentro que la Iglesia donde estoy comparte el mismo Espíritu de la banda, ellos fueron el puente para que Delirious? viniera varias veces a Colombia y nos bendijeran con su revolución musical de alabanza y adoración a Jesús... Tuve el privilegio de estar en todos sus conciertos en Colombia y también en la grabación del DVD "My Soul Sings" donde me pude hacer cerca de la tarima por primera vez, fue una experiencia inolvidable. Sé que Delirious? no termina aquí, su legado continúa en nuestros corazones. Seguiré escuchando su música hasta el fin.

Gracias!!! Delirious? por atreverse!!!

Ricardo F

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Delirious.Many thanks for u have all the History Makers ready to change the world. My band,has been inspired by yr tracks such as Deeper,Bliss and History maker not to forget Majesty.We will aim to get more History makers and world Changers.God be with you Delirious.The Harvest is here.Just reach out and grab it.Muchas Gracias,Thank you.

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Hey guys... I'm so thankful for this small opportunity to express thanks to deliriou5?

Almost exactly 10 years ago I stumbled across an edited mp3 of obsession from "live and in a can". The end part had being cut off and the file was labeled "obsession - unknown" so I had no idea it was Christian or even who the band was.

At that point it became my favorite song (followed closely by a lot of depressing Nirvana songs) all while at the same time I was involved in the occult and sleeping with my girlfriend.

On 31st May 2000 at the point of suicide I finally decided that instead of slashing my throat with a broken beer bottle to die that I would take one last chance and "die in Christ". My friend had told me that this Jesus would take me just as I was. Broken, bitter, tormented, lonely, weak, afraid and ready to die I said to Jesus "Here's my life. It's not much but you can have it"

3 months later I had completely deleted my mp3 collection (felt convicted about all my illegal music) and was really struggling to listen to the 1 Christian cd I owned. It was actually painful for me to listen to because the music style was so far removed from anything I enjoyed. I attended the Newsong Festival that year and on the sunday morning the worship team played obsession during worship. I broke down in tears as a realised that my favorite song in the whole world was actually about my new obsession.

I've since learnt to play guitar and now write some of my own songs and am often inspired by the lyrics of deliriou5?

Obsession and History Maker are pretty accurate summaries of my life. Thank you for being a vessel of God that taught me in one moment that God's kingdom simply gets better and better and the adventure goes on and on.

Thank you for the role you guys have played in my life as God's intimacy and power has flown through my life; bringing others to Christ and providing plenty of opportunities to make History.

I'm now 28 years old and amongst the hand full of young people I've discipled over the last few years some are reforming the arts, others are making impact in business and others are involved in missions.

10 years ago I knew my heart was burning for something... the last 9 years I've been able to declare who it is that my heart burns for. Jesus!!!

I'm now also happily married and expecting my first child the end of the year.

God's richest blessings on you guys as you go into this new season. I hope it is exceedingly more than you guys have hoped or dreamed of. May the obsession continue.

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I was saved in 1999 at age 17 while listening to Investigate by Delirious? Glo was given to me by a friend with only one requirement that I listen to Investigate. After listening to is for only a few seconds I realize that the lyrics was actually the prayer of my heart. It was at that time that Jesus Christ entered my life and I have never been the same. Delirious' music has discipled me and given peace. Before Jesus rescued me I stuggled with depression but through the music of Delirious? and by the grace of God, the fog of depression has left my life. Jesus said that "when I am exalted, I will draw all men to myself". Delirious has exalted Jesus Christ for almost 2 decades and millions were drawn to Jesus as a result. Thank you Martin and Stu G. for your powerful lyrics. I am proof that God uses musicians to spread the gospel not just preachers. You guys will never know what you have meant to my life, I'm crying right now just thinking of it. I love you guys, thank you. Glory and Honor be our Lord Jesus Christ!

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We started listening to Delirious? since the World Service album. That was the first Delirious? album we bought, but it
made a total diference in our life and in the way we looked to christian music. Rain Down became one of our all days music and
Delirious? became our favourite band. After that we started searching for Delirious? history and listening to the older songs. But from that moment till now the Delirious? musics became part of our life.
We think you are a special group with a gift and a capacity of take us into God's presence and also spread the word of God to the world.
During these years we have made many efforts to see you alive.In October of 2005 we had a big surprise. We were in London to see Michael W. Smith's concert in Royal Albert Hall, and we knew Delirious? were the special guests. In that morning we went to Hillsong Church and Martin and Stu G. were also there to say some words and sing a little of a new song "Paint the town red".
In 2006 we saw you in a magnific concert at the Frenzy Festival in Edinburgh and in last year (2008) we had the privilege to saw you in Portugal, our country, one month after the born of our first son.
We already have tickets to see you in London in November.
We think that your music will not stop even after you will stop playing.
Thank you for all the great moments you gave us.
Thank you for the sound tracks for our day to day life.
That God bless U all.

Ruben, Beta & Tomás (Portugal)

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MARTIN, STU, JON, TIM, STEW:

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR EVERYTHING

Boys, you dont know how God changed my life throw your music. Really, you dont know. All the words arent enough to explain it.

Now, my friends and I can beleieve in miracles.

THANKS AGAIN!



www.milagromusica.com.ar >> there you will find the beginning of the miracles.

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Hey Delirious?! It"s funny, though I never got the chance to see you guys in concert actually playing, me and the guys in Monterey Bay Teen Challenge, in Monterey Bay, California, actually set up stage for you guys (sometime in 1999/2000), but we never actually stuck around to see you guys play. Hopefully you guys remember us, or at least Teen Challenge, that day. If not, thats ok. I just want you to know how much your music has changed my life. I cant really explain it, but your guys' music is unlike any other christian rock I've ever heard. It's almost like every song you guys have ever written has the anointing of the Holy Spirit on it. I totally consider your music to be praise and worship all the way, not just another christian rock band. Every song I ever hear from you guys gets me into a mood of worship. Tears start pouring down my face as I listen, and all I want to do is clap and shout for joy. I really do believe you guys have made a huge impact in everyone's lives with your music, not just mine, and especially a huge impact on christian rock, and praise and worship in general. For what it's worth, I want to take the chance to thank you. Thank you for keeping it real, and thank you for keeping the Lord first, in your lives, and especially, in your music. I understand you guys will be taking a break from writing music and touring pretty soon, but I do hope you will come back, and come back stronger than ever!!! Until then, farewell, and keep it real!!!

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Jesus changed my life greatly through Delirious? For twelve years, I prayed the sinner's prayer many times and attempted to live my life for Christ. However, my life with Jesus just wasn't what I thought it would be. It never truly occurred to me that Jesus could transform who I was. I still doubted that He forgave my sins and could become a real part of my life. In 2007, after a painful, broken family relationship, I was out driving and came across a used bookstore. I bought Cutting Edge for $5 out of desperation for some company. In the next few months, I bought pretty much everything Delirious? has made, and the lights started to turn on in my life with Jesus. I started to understand forgiveness, realize His presence in my heart, and His transformation of my thought processes and my emotions. Thanks to Jesus Christ for His life saving grace and mercy! My life is changing and I hope to never be the same again. Thank you much for your music, Delirious? You'll never know how much you all mean to me.

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WOW, all i can say, about a year and a half ago my one friend borrowed me some old music CD's he had in it, and one CD was Delirious Now is the Time. i listened to it and for some reason i burst out into tears with the history maker song, since then i gave my life to Jesus and have been walking in his name since then.

I lost that CD though and it really sucks because i loved it! been trying to find it again but theres nothing from where i am from, tried downloading too but there are no downloads,


I am 18 years old and have a passion for people! I love skateboarding and speak to other skaters about God and what he has done in my life!

God is our one and only History and Miracle maker!!!

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My name is Vitaliy, im 20. I live in Springfield, MA. i immigrated to U.S with my parents in 2000 from Belarus, and delirious have always, since "King of Fools", been a huge part of the "soundtrack of my faith". I knew about God since i was young, but i remember 2 years ago in june , it was a hot sunday, and i drove my car, stopped at an empty soccer field, having my ipod with me, i would lay down on the bleachers, and listen to "Glo" . and i dont quite remember what happened, but by the time "JESUS BLOOD" would finish, i was weeping like a little boy. i would have that song on repeat and i would just lay there with sunglasses on, looking at the clouds, with tears streaming down my face, for hours until the sunset.. somehow in those moments i knew that Jesus' blood is the cure to all of my sickness, and my brokenness, my rejection, and my sin. that he will pull me through...

that summer Jesus became my best friend for real, and "INVESTIGATE" became my deep intimate prayer to Him.....

even as i write, trying to hold back tears, i just thank those like delirious, who shine the light. One of the most convincing thoughts for me, why i believe in jesus - because i have seen Him in people like you, Martin, and the band Delirious.



I guess what im trying to say, is that if Martin, or the guys ever knew, what songs theyre writing, and in which amazing ways those songs touch people's hearts, maybe if you really seen the big and glorious picture, the history happening behind the stage and concerts, maybe they wouldn't end Delirious? :) haha

and the picture (if it worked) - Times Sqare NY, Nokia Theatre, May 14/2006 - the best Delirious concert i went to...

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My journey with Delirious? began when I met my fiance who introduced me to the D? music. The first and the brightest impression was the D? concert in Riga, Latvia in 2006. I was deeply touched by band members charismatic personalities and the light radiance that came from every word from Your songs. I'm only in the beginning of the journey becoming a History Maker, but I think the most important thing is that I really would like to become one. And D? encourages and speaks to me more and more. Every record, every concert, every worship wakens someone from a deep, sound winter sleep and turns its eyes on God, His mightiness and eternal love. That's fantastic!
I wanted to tell about my mom... she in 48 years old, but unfortunately she is not Christian. Even though listening in my experience and stories about many D? shows I have attended; she wanted me to give her few of D? records. And I believe and I see that DVD Now is the time really spoke to her and Your music and spirit which is upon it didn't leave her heart insensitive. Perhaps I don't have the gift to testify as well as I wanted, but it turned out that Your music spoke to her heart more directly than me and my words. This really delights me, because my eager wish is that she would have close and personal relationships with God and she would understand that God is love and He loves her as well.
Thank You that You bring us closer to God with Your music and abundant experience!

Me and my fiance will definitely be in London on 29th of November.

Diana (Riga, Latvia)

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I am 16 years old and became a Christian only 2 years ago. The discovery of Delirious? music has helped me in my first steps of my walk with God and nothing compares to being in a crowd of thousands, all worshipping together to the amazing sound they prouduce live on stage. All I wish is that I could have had longer with Delirious? in my life before they decided to part. But I will be at the last ever gig at the Hammersmith Apollo, singing my heart out to the songs that have become a soundtrack to my life. Not a day goes by when I don't have 'History Maker' or 'God is Smiling' blasting out of my speakers, sometimes even playing along on my drum kit.

Delirious? have been a big inspiriation in my life and I will truely miss them. They will always have a special place in my heart and I will never stop listening to their songs. The outstanding talent they display will never cease to amaze me, and the unique voice Martin has is the best voice I have ever heard in my life. He has such a range!!!

God bless you and thank you for influencing my life in a positive way with your outstanding inspiring music.

I'm proud to call myself a History Maker.
Let's change the world.

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I'm Andrey from Kazakhstan. I'm 17. What can I say. I think I'm not the only one who get such spirit from the music of Delirious?. These songs walked with me through different sufferings and when I felt real pain. Miracle Maker..Oh, It's my favorite. I think Martin had to go through something to create this wonderful masterpiece. This song is alive. It lives in my heart. When I feel the deepest pain, I turn on this song. History makers.. This immortal song will live with and in our generation forever I believe. I think everybody who heard Delirious will miss them. And I will miss Martin, Stu, Jon... You are great guys. God bless you. It's not the end. This is a begining.

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Hi Guys,
You brought me back to life since I discovered you d: boys. God woz my saviour until he took my sister from cancer at 32 and then my dad from heart failure. For years I kept saying to God - WHY DO YOU TAKE THE BEST PEOPLE OH LORD - he wasn't there with me. I needed healing for my sis and he took her anyway. She even turned to the Lord at the end of her life in the hope He would save her.
Anyway, You were with me Lord but I pushed you away and was not listening. I still do that Lord sometimes and you know it. Rick Warren and Alpha and Home Group and Church and my Vicar (Eric Delve) helped me to understand. AND you boys brought me out of my shadow. Your lyrics, your music, your presence on stage, your love of life and family bring everything into perspective. You guys deserve the best and you are right to want to spend time with your kids and wives. Martin, you need to see your kids grow up. Don't make the mistake I made and let work take over your life and miss the growing stages of your kids.
I hope that joy and happiness and all God's love and blessings RAIN DOWN on you guys for ever and ever and that you can take back some of the joy and happiness that you have given to your fans and followers.
AND Yipee I have finally got some tickets for your last London show. Please play OUR GOD REIGNS for me.
All my love.
Maria

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I walked down the aisle to "Our God Reins" when I got married.The beginning was re-cut with "God didnt screw up when He made you" repeated 3 times. I was adopted and it was one of the BEST statements that was made that day. The next line was also repeated " He's a Father who loves to parade you" as I walk down the ailse with my God..No human Father holding me!

You guys are also one of my topics I use with my tutor group to tell them not to quit on their dreams, despite prejudice against them. Radio One wouldnt play your songs but that didnt stop your music!

Gona miss your stuff guys, always, always loved worshipping to it and have had some amazing times in the presence of God with your songs enveloping the atmosphere.I love seeing bands live but never went to your gigs as you were more than just a live band. You were a door into heaven for those who love to worship!

However, I might just get tickets to see your final tour just as a "farewell"

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We are a group of young people in Portugal more specifically the city of Cartaxo. This group was formed shortly and we have the main objective winning lives for God. Delirious? is undoubtedly a reference to us and we want to be blessed in these concerts to come. We want to attract more people from Portugal to be very close to God.
God bless you

JFORCE

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There i was a Christian cynically being forced to go to see a great Christian band at the Hammersmith odeon back in the day!, well 1997, what do i find people crowd diving and monsieur Smith getting involved!
This opened my eyes to great worship music with a sound that lived out the amazing nature of God, through the great times and tough times i have found the songs a huge ecouragement to me, since then i have brought maybe 100 people or so to the gigs from Cambridge to sunny Folkestone to small and large gigs in London to Alton towers to the amazing Weston house gig where i brought my 6 year old son, Ethan - who clapped and sung "God is Smiling" with 15,000 others, what an experience.
May God bless you all for the journey - and thank you for many a great night worshipping God - heres to the come back tour!

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Where to start, it must be 10 years ago I was nudged by my Dad to listen to an album by this young band and I have never looked back.
I have lost my way a bit over the years, and although God has been here in my heart all the time,I have resisted really letting him through . But this music ; these words from these remarkable musicians a have slowly chipped away at any barriers I have put up over the years. I listened to them as a rock band without really hearing, but slowly these words resonated and I started listening to the questions they were asking.
One of the most profound things, which I will carry with me always, happened one night last October at a gig in Cambridge , I got my Dad back!! My best gig buddy, if there was nothing else we have in common it is this music that binds us. A couple of years ago I thought I was going to lose him .No words can tell the feeling when he nudged me halfway through Eagle Rider that night grinning and giving me the thumbs up , it was the best feeling in the world . It was a testament that night that this music has the power to do so much more than entertain, it affirms, uplifts and cements us and is that signpost to look to when sometimes nothing else gets through.
Where ever the next journey takes the guys, I can honestly say hand on heart I thank them for this music and bringing so many people together and pointing me home.
I am so grateful and proud to have been part of this particular Journey.
xx

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My journey with Delirious? began when my husband and I first moved to a new house and then right afterwards, my father was struck with a serious illness. We hadn't even finished unpacking and here I was having to deal with things in my father's home as well. On top of that, I had difficulty finding employment and we were also having some legal problems. It was overwhelming. It was the song "Rain Down" that first got my attention. Something stood out about it. I loved to crank it up and sing along. I knew I wanted to collect this band's music. Then something really radical happened.

The next year, shortly after my father passed away, my husband went to prison. I was left alone with our pets and completely beside myself with grief. There was a huge void in my life. I collected music from Delirious? and the next thing you know, this formerly shy, quiet Presbyterian was singing and shouting and dancing around the room to worship music!!!! It had me dumbfounded. My friends had prayed that I would find joy even during my tribulation and that is exactly what happened! A new, much more intimate relationship with God was able to fill the void in my life, even fill it to overflowing! It was Delirious? that brought it on.

Now I know that when I feel overwhelmed or frightened, I need that intimacy with God. I need to worship. I need to get my mind off of myself and go invest in others. Volunteer, give to charity, fulfill a need, call a friend or family member or whatever you can think of to give of yourself. Only this can bring pure joy. Thanks, Delirous?, and all worship artists, for helping me to gain this intimacy with God. The best is yet to come!

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Hello everyone, I'm isa from Hermosillo, Mexico
and this is my story

It's incredible how God can touch your heart through one history maker band. I had never heard about delirious?, until 3 years ago, when a priest from a near town of my city visited my house and he bought the UP: unified praise Dvd.
yeah a catholic priest was moved by the holy spirit to bought a christian dvd, and after brought me the dvd and bless my life.

It's awesome the way God incorporates the Body of Christ, for him doesn't exist religions and edges. We're his sons and he loves us.
I knew delirious? when l was 14 years old and their music inspired me to praise the Lord in a better way. The next year, when l was 15 years old, l traveled for 12 hours to see delirious at Vision Juvenil in Ciudad Juarez Mexico. The trip wasn't good, for l was sick on the road before arriving to Juarez. I was so ashamed because l went with 50 youngsters from another church, and everyone saw me in that condition (really sick). I had always dreamed to be at the front in the concert, but I didn't because of my health status in that moment. It was sad for me, but the important thing is that l saw the band who inspired me to be a HISTORY MAKER, and I am really happy with God for this reason.
THANKS DELIRIOUS? for these years of passion and love for the King of Kings. I'm totally sure that God has done so many things for the lives of so many people (including me) through your music, touching us and making us the people we are now. a HISTORY MAKERS!!!


I Really Hope See You Again.
with love isabel

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Standing in a basement, a spotty, gangly teenager, only recently a Christian, but already going cold, I listened intently to a band that was to become the soundtrack of my life. The band was Delirious, and we were in for a treat that night, as they played Revival Town for the first time ever. I listened as they worshipped, as they hoped and prayed, as they dreamed. And I found myself dreaming with them, my heart, my life became a revival town- God stirred something in me that night.
I am no longer a spotty, confused teen (phew!), but a mum of two beautiful girls. The D:boys and their music have always remained though, speaking into my life, echoing my own struggles, my own triumphs, my own heart. Of course they say it much, much more eloquently than I ever could! My girls now dance to their tunes, but I will always remember that night, when God touched me through the D:groove, and I finally let myself go, fell into God's arms and surrendered everything, to embark on a soundtrack for life.
Thanks D:boys, and here's to the next adventure!!

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Hey guys,
I just kinda wanted to share what God's been doing lately. My story's not been one with huge, massive flashes of lightning, I was brought up in a Christian family, but when I was 10 I decided to make my faith a personal one, take that first step and got baptised. Since then life has been a gradual process of struggle, guilt, elation, uncertainty, adventure and discovery; and LOOKING BACK on it it's been really exciting seeing what's been happening. I'm a really keen musician and love discovering new things, bands, artists and groups of people who through music can really present something more of who God is, challenge me both musically and spiritually. You guys were the first band I ever came across. I've loved listening to you guys, the new sounds have been fantastic, the message has been very powerful but the attitude has always been one of humility which is something I shall always remember of you guys so many thanks.
Things have changed over time, I've changed in many ways, some things for the better, some things still need work but I'm still changing.
But through everything that's happened in my nearly 18 years of existence God's word has never changed. It's something that I've had around me all my life but it's incredible power, significance and meaning has been something that's been growing on me over time but much more so of late. I love Jeremiah 29v11 which says: 'For I know the plans I have for you' says the Lord. 'Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.' And it was while I was sharing my testimony a couple of weeks ago at a youth service that the truth, persistence and power of that verse really hit home. In everything that has happened, everything I've said or done, every sin, every good thing, every choice, every alteration, his plans have always been good and will always be good for me. God doesn't change, he is the 'rock that doesn't move, it hasn't moved, it will never move'. Thanks be to God that he will stand firm, all other ground is sinking sand, I can focus less on me, on being successful, on finding the right job for me, on my future, I don't need to worry. Sure I need to be alert to God, willing to do what he wants me to, but it's what he wants me to, not what I want to do, it's his kingdom, not a kingdom of comfort for me, it's his plan for me that I need to worry about.
I still know so little but I know that God's plan is good, has always been, and in HIS own time he will make it known to me. I just need to wait, listen watch, and trust his ALWAYS-solid and unchanging word.
God bless,
Ed

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I was going through a really, really tough time in my life. I had decided to end it. All I had to do was to get home from the Greenbelt Festival and I had aproximately a week where there would be no-one directly reliant on me so that was it...

I went to a seminar at the festival and the theme was "if you love someone you should set them free". There were many whom I loved and I thought, and truly believed that I should free them of the burden of having me around. Case closed...or not.

After the seminar a few of my Church group went to see this band, I'd vaguely heard of Delirious but they weren't going to be anything special...I was just a supervising adult.
The front of stage are was packed so we went onto a higher area and observed through the glass roof.

"Everything must change, there's a mirror showing me the ugly truth. These bones, they ache with holy fire. I've got nothing to give, just a life to live. If your world is without colour, I will carry you - if you carry me...."

They had my attention.

"Every little things gonna be alright, every little things gonna be alright...."

The tears rolled silently down my face. What on earth had I been thinking? It had seemed so obvious but then I knew it was so wrong. I didn't need to die - I needed to live...and to trust in the love and support of God.

I don't remember anything else from that evening, I know I kept running the words through my head and I know that I did a good enough acting job to avoid rousing anyones attention. No-one knew the silent pain I was going through.

Five years later I have a good degree and have achieved what, for now at least is my dream job. I work for a charity and an organisation I truly believe in.

I never told anyone my story for two years, then, someone I had just met was in my situation and I shared my story. That person is now happily married.
Whenever I am stressed or upset I put "Every Little Thing" on and drive...sometimes for minutes, others for hours.

I've been to the edge...and come back again. If it wasn't for Delirious I'd not be here today...

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Hi, ive been listerning to delerious? For as long as i can remember, and God used them to do something amazing in my life. Around about 9 mounths ago i was sitting at home listerning to music on my laptop and got a call from a friend. He was asking me if i wanted to spend 3 weeks in the summer helping out at this project in south Africa called Refilwe. I didnt want to do it, but then the song History Maker came on and i rung him back straight away and said yes.
I am currently half way through that trip and am already making plans to return here next year.
The project is amazing, it provides vital support for the local comunity and is helping to break the circle of poverty that we see so often in this part of the world.
The other night we had a bonfire down by the river and i began to think of the journey that led me here, again at that moment one of the Kids here picked up the guitar and started playing History Maker, i couldnt help but join in! The great thing about Delerious? is the way God has used them around the world, thier music streches far and wide and touches so many lives.
Im really glad God has chosen to use Delerious in that way and that song will stay with me forever!

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It's hard to know where to start, but last year I was given the Kingdom of Comfort album for my birthday. I sat down one evening and read the booklet that came with the CD and it as one of those moments where it was as if every single word had been written by God Himself just for me. For 2 years previous to this the message of leaving my 'comfort zone' came up time and time again and whilst I was constantly 'challenged' to do something about it, I kept wondering what it really meant for me personally. To (hopefully!) cut a long story a bit shorter, I found myself on a plane to Sierra Leone in May this year, accompanying my husband on an expo trip, aimed at encouraging people to invest in a microfinance fund and related projects. To me, this meant far more than just leaving my comfort zone behind (and my 3 gorgeous girls!). I was petrified!!
It was my first ever experience of seeing people who live in extreme poverty and I can't begin to explain how that impacted me. Suffice to say that once you've met people who live in such dire circumstances, your outlook on life remains forever changed. For the first time, I feel I had the tiniest glimpse of the pain God must feel to see his creation suffering so much and why His heart aches for the poor.
Having taken that first step to leave behind the kingdom of comfort, it's not a case of "well I've done that now, that was nice!" It has actually begun to pose many more questions, doubts and confusion than when I lived in blissful ignorance, immune to the suffering of others.
This however, is a good thing I think, as there is a fear that having been made more acutely aware of how the majority of the world live, I could so easily just slip back into my bubble again and ignore what God is calling me to do and be.
This is because it's difficult to be counter-cultural, it's difficult to change one's lifestyle choices and it's difficult to choose the path of descent and follow in the footsteps of Jesus....but with God's grace, I'm trying.
Since the trip to SL little more than a month ago, I feel like I'm on a rollercoaster. Life has suddenly become fast moving, scary, yet thrilling at the same time.
I just hope this encourages even one person to get out there and leave "the zone." It's scary, but worth every minute!!

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At the age of 12 i was infected with a serious case of food poisoning.My life was in great danger. The doctors confirmed to my parents that i only had days to live. They even said to get the measurements for a coffin ready.My parents were struck with great grief that they held a prayer cell for me. people was praying for me from everywere. and god answered their prayers and with his grace and mercy, god gave me full recovery. God said to me this is ur testimony, change people's hearts, tell how great i am...and my love for you lasts forever.

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It comes as a surprise to me that you guys are making this decision. I`m 36 and started listening to Delirious about 8 years ago and your music and ministry has really make a difference in my life as I have felt every word and note directly to my heart as if God himself was inviting me to sing along with you to capture His heart. I would have liked for you to come to Costa Rica to play, although this country and its chritians will open their doors to your visit even if it is to have a good time at the beach. I saw you at Willow Creek on 2006, and on that concert or gig as you say, good really touched the costaricans that were at the conference. When I bougth the DVD it was nice to see my face almost at the end, for less than a second but it was worth to remember this experience. I saw the new DVD and was really thankfull that you could record it over Colombia, since this is a country that has struggled a lot, but it is changing for good. For me it has been many years of God´s "insistance" time and time again to remind me that he called me for a porpuse as and instrument in his hands. For me this 2009 has been a tough year but also I`ve developed a passion to try to reach whatever God wants me to do and be my self "insisting" on seeking God´s heart with new and old songs that over the years God has put in my heart as well as being more humble every time we get the chance to minister God´s people at Vida Abundante`s church in Coronado Costa Rica. Any way, what I want to say is that your offering to God has set at least in my heart a fire that helps me continue every day as if I was starting my trip way back when at the age of 8, when at Sunday School I let Christ into my heart. So, for any reason this year is your last as Delirious, please know that you have done a good job, good servants and faithfull, and have inspired me to continue. Thank you guys for what you have done and will be doing in years to come. Thanks to your families for the sacrifices they had to go trough to help you do this. They have their price in heaven as well. Blessings to all. Allan

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After some communication recently with Paul Smith at CompassionArt, I've been asked to post something of the conversation we went through, which is below.

"Recent donations [to CompassionArt] came as a result of some events we have led at churches around St Helens, Lancashire. We've been invited a few times to lead worship and give talks at fellowship groups in churches over the last few years. We've been offered money by way of expenses by these groups, but refuse as we're happy to give our time in this way. Often, however, they are quite insistent, so we agree that the money will be passed on to charity. We decided to support CompassionArt throughout this year by donating this money from each event to the charity.

By way of further support, we have added a short talk to the end of our presentations, about CompassionArt and sung 'There Is Always A Song' while playing the video, following it with the audio of the Watoto Choir. We then give the group the details of the song and ask them to add it to their CCLI return explaining that we can donate simply by singing a song. They have all been very receptive to this and one retired lady has since contacted me to say she bought the CompassionArt CD and loves it! So hopefully, this is getting the charity known and also a few more entries on CCLI forms from churches which otherwise may not have had any.

As well as benefitting the charity, we also feel it's a way of passing on our thanks to Martin, whose songs and music in Delirious? have been a great encouragement to us and a major part of our lives over the last decade or so. By supporting him in this way in his new venture, we hope we are in a sense, 'giving something back' and helping spread the word so that others can get on board even if it is just by singing the songs and adding it to their church CCLI forms.

It is our prayer that God will bless CompassionArt and help it to achieve it's aims, but also that He will support and uphold Martin after his step of faith. In a way, since History Maker was written, a moment has been coming in which the History Makers God has used Delirious? to gather would become part of something bigger than all of us. If this is that moment 'when people stand with the truth of God and the fire in hand', maybe we'll see that miracle that Martin has long since sung of."

Delirious? have shared their God-given talents with us for many years, maybe CompassionArt is now a calling for the 'History Makers' to take the baton and run.

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