Elyssa Smith is a worshipper and songwriter. She was born and raised in Borger, Texas and moved to Dallas in 2010 to attend Christ for the Nations Institute. She is best known for writing, “Surrounded (Fight my Battles)”. She has been nominated for a Grammy and Best Worship Song of the Year at the Dove Awards, but her true passion is to minister to the Lord. She has been attending and leading worship at UPPERROOM Dallas for eight years, including serving in their prayer room three times a week. Elyssa will release her debut solo project "Wearing a Blindfold and Running" on March 19, 2021.
Surrounded| Posted November 27, 2024
I am an accomplished executive and have amassed a small fortune. In my journey, I had to confront chronic depression episodes that forced me to pivot my business interests. I used to think that my accomplishments were in spite of my challenges but now see it as the blessing.
In every episode of depression, contemporary christian music was the paved path out of the funk. Im probably a part of a legion of fellow travelers. I'm hoping to find some who developed a healthy addiction to worship music. My wife can attest to the existential impact of music on my soul and my children use music in their daily life.
Surrounded was the song that guided me through a five month episode. So thankful that you wrote that song. So thankful that I could write a note directly to the inspired writer of that song!
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