"Dwelling in the Presence" written by Melissa Smith is a song that can be used in any church during the praise and worship service. It depicts what happens when we are ushered into the presence of God by our worship to Him. Melissa sings this song with a worshipful attitude in hopes that others will experience the anointing and presence of God as they listen and sing along. Singing has always been Melissa's passion, especially Christian music. She started singing at the age of 12 and felt that God was calling her into the singing ministry. It is Melissa's desire to reach others to Christ through song. God has opened doors for Melissa to travel in ministry for more than 20 years and has given her many opportunities to minister at different churches, nursing homes, and television. Melissa's prayer whenever she is singing is that God will allow the Holy Spirit to work through her and for the anointing to be there. For it is the anointing that destroys the yoke. ( Isaiah 10:27). Melissa always has a song in her heart. She has often said, "If I can touch just one person for the glory of God through song, and testimony, it has been worth everything." Her family is now residing in Oklahoma where she and her husband serve as associate pastors at their church and Melissa is also the praise and worship leader. There is no doubt that Melissa believes and feels what she is singing about. Great Songs, Great Anointing, Great Singer. Gerald Crabb . Singer/songwriter