There are some people in this world who simply radiate energy and joy, making them a beacon of light, even when times are tough.
Loren Patterson is one of those people.
The moment you meet her, her infectious happiness becomes your own.
Several years back, at just 6 years old, Loren became an internet sensation when a video of her performing in her church choir went viral.
The Tennessee native joined her church choir to sing “Old Church Choir” during a Sunday service, but it was her spirited performance that truly captured everyone’s hearts.
If you’ve seen the video, it’s clear which child Loren is.
She’s the one in pink, standing out from the group with her energetic stomping, clapping, and joyful singing.
While her fellow choir members were more reserved, Loren’s excitement was uncontainable.
The video of Loren’s performance spread quickly and has now been viewed over 65 million times.
People couldn’t help but be drawn to her authentic enthusiasm, and it’s easy to see why.
As she sings, you can truly sense the happiness she feels, her heart “overflowing” as she lets the lyrics out.
Her mother, Jennifer Patterson, explained to The Tennessean, “I feel like that video is bringing joy to people in a dark world. I’m hearing from people all over the globe.”
Jennifer hadn’t planned for the video to reach such a wide audience.
Normally, her social media posts are kept private, but she made an exception for this one to share with friends and family.
She hopes that Loren’s adorable performance will inspire others and help spread God’s love.
For Loren, the reason behind her energetic performance was simple.
“I can sing about Jesus,” she said with a smile, showing how deeply she connected with the song.
Her mother admitted that she wasn’t initially aware of the buzz surrounding Loren’s performance during the church service.
However, once she realized how much attention her daughter was getting, she wasn’t the least bit surprised.
“That’s 100 percent her personality,” Jennifer explained to ABC News. “She was just going with the Lord.”
The reaction to Loren’s performance has been overwhelming, with people from all over the world sending messages to Jennifer, explaining how they’ve been touched by her daughter’s spirit.
One message, in particular, stood out to Jennifer.
A woman shared that watching the video had inspired her to renew her faith, showing the profound impact Loren’s spirit had on viewers.
Even Zach Williams, the artist behind “Old Church Choir,” took notice of Loren’s performance.
The song, which comes from Williams’ debut solo album Chain Breaker, was inspired by his own memories of singing at revival meetings in rural churches with his grandparents.
He was moved by Loren’s rendition, saying, “It just takes one person to start something like that, and that little girl caught the attention and hearts of people all across the world. It’s been really cool to see.”
Loren Patterson’s performance wasn’t just a viral moment—it was an inspiration.
Her infectious enthusiasm reminds us that we should all be dancing like no one’s watching – even when they are.
Frankly, it’s too good to miss!
To see Loren’s unforgettable performance, check out the video below!
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