On 27th May 2019, ICF Worship singer and leader Debora Sita went home to Jesus at the age of 35 after a long battle with cancer. Though the weight of loss is still heavy on all of our hearts, we are spurred on by hope and inspiration at what Debora “Debby” Sita left behind. On the anniversary of her passing, this very special project has been released: Debby Sita’s first (never intended) solo album and last musical offering, Hold My Heart. This album is a symphony of hope, a collection of modern-day Psalms that beautifully glorify the God of Life in the valley of the shadows of death. How on earth do you review and album like this, when you know the story behind it? All I can say is, that Debora had a beautiful voice. A little quirky at times, in a Julie Miller sort of way, but beautiful, nonetheless. Backed, mainly, by either a piano or guitar, Debora sings of God bringing her new life, and being the God of the impossible, on songs like “In the Wild” and “Breaking Walls.” On the title track, she asks; “who would I be without you [Jesus]? With only acoustic backing, the songs can sound a little alike. But, that is also a strength of the album, too. Debora, somehow, makes enough moves, vocally, to make the songs, individually, interesting. One of my favourites has to be the guitar led “Fortress.” It’s just a sweet, sweet song. What I wasn’t ready for, was the final song, “Collide.” Recorded live, with the ICF Family, it is such a special sound. And, I’ll leave it at that. There’s no way that I can give my usual rating to this release. Debby Sita’s short life on earth is a reminder of what matters most. Despite the circumstances and suffering we face, worship is always a choice we can make. It is what gets us, as frail human beings, through the peaks and troughs of life. Worship is what leads us home.
Never for Nothing 