Martha’s musical journey began at age 8 when she started singing with her family in concerts and crusades around the United States and Canada. As a teenager, Martha’s vocal skills and songwriting ability became evident, and it soon became clear that God was birthing in her a desire to lead others into His presence as she began to lead worship at her home church in Orlando, FL.
In the years that followed, Martha, along with her husband Dan, helped birth Faithworld Church in Orlando, Fl., and served there as Music Pastors, where under their leadership, the music department grew from 30 to over 200 members in just 6 years.
Shortly thereafter, Martha and Dan sensed that God was moving them into their next phase of ministry, and now this dynamic singer leads thousands of people in worship at concerts, conferences, and churches around the world. In addition, Martha has also ministered with many powerful ministries including, Pastor Joel Osteen, Pastor Creflo Dollar, Bishop T.D. Jakes, and has also appeared on the Daystar Television Network, “Life Today” with James Robison, and most recently on BET’s “Gospel Collection”.
Many of Martha’s original songs including "Shout", "Say The Name", and "Because of Who You Are", are having a global impact and are fast becoming modern day praise and worship standards in churches around the world. Her songs have been recorded by Alvin Slaughter, Ron Kenoly, Karen Clark Sheard, Judy Jacobs, Karen Wheaton, and countless others.
Martha has also released several independent CD projects worldwide, the latest being her brand new project, “The Best Is Yet To Come”, which was recorded live at Pastor Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston, TX, and produced by Israel Houghton. With this release, Martha has succeeded in blending several different musical styles to form her own unique sound. All of her songs are powerful messages of who God is and what He can do. Martha elaborates, “What drives me is faith…God is who He says He is, so you can trust Him, you never have to doubt. I believe every song that I’ve written is built on that. I don’t focus on the problem… I focus on the answer!”
Martha is also a gifted teacher in the area of praise and worship, and travels across the country encouraging others to seek a new level of worship in their lives. Martha’s message is clear, “My deepest desire is to transcend cultural, generational, and denominational boundaries, and to bring all people together through worship.
Married for over 15 years, Martha resides in Orlando, FL., with her husband Dan Munizzi, who is also her manager and partner in ministry and their 3 precious children, Danielle, Nicole, and Nathan.
Set Me Free
Martha Munizzi Lyrics
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I'm holding fast
To the words that You've spoken
Teach me Your ways Lord
You are my portion
You are my passion
Turn my heart away
Turn my eyes away
From every worthless thing
I set my heart on You
For only You can make this life brand new
I will run to You, hide Your words in me
Only You can set this prisoner free
Set me free
Martha Munizzi's song Set Me Free is a sincere plea for God to change the singer's heart and help her detach from selfishness and worthlessness. The song starts with the singer exposing herself to God, with her heart wide open and holding fast to His words. She recognizes the power of God's teachings and guidance and implores Him to teach her His ways. The singer acknowledges that God is her only portion and passion, and asks Him to turn her heart away from selfish gain and her eyes away from every worthless thing. She ultimately sets her heart on God and trusts that only He can make her life brand new, providing freedom for her imprisoned soul.
The song's central theme emphasizes the need for divine intervention in turning away from selfishness and towards God. The lyrics are a declaration of the singer's submission to God's ways, through which she expects to experience spiritual freedom. The song's overall tone is one of humility and longing, with the use of words such as 'prisoner,' 'portion,' and 'passion' denoting a deep recognition of the power of God in the singer's life. The repetitiveness of phrases like 'set me free' and 'only you' provides a persistent request for God's intervention, adding to the song's power and conviction.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am with my heart wide open
I am coming to You, God, with complete vulnerability and readiness.
I'm holding fast
I am holding tightly onto Your promises.
To the words that You've spoken
I am listening and obeying the guidance and wisdom that You have shared with me.
Teach me Your ways Lord
Please show me how to align my life with Your divine plan.
You are my portion
You are the source of my completeness and satisfaction.
You are my passion
You are the driving force behind all that I do and all that I am.
Turn my heart away from any selfish gain
Help me to focus on serving others instead of seeking personal accomplishment or glory.
Turn my eyes away from every worthless thing
Please help me to recognize and avoid the distractions and temptations that lead me away from You.
I set my heart on You
I am committing to make You the center of my life and my highest priority.
For only You can make this life brand new
I know that true transformation and renewal can only come from You, God.
I will run to You, hide Your words in me
I will actively seek Your presence and continually study and apply Your teachings.
Only You can set this prisoner free
I realize that only You have the power to release me from the chains that bind me.
Set me free
I am surrendering myself to You, asking You to break the bonds of sin and lead me into freedom.
Contributed by Adeline J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.