Hi, I’m Ilona — musically, I go by SoulFire Adoration. I’m a “Lütt Hamburger Deern” — Low German for “little girl from Hamburg”… though at 1.79 m, “little” isn’t exactly accurate.
My journey into songwriting began in brokenness. For most of my life, I felt like a shattered soul, walking through deep seasons of pain and sorrow. I’ve known Jesus since I was a child, but there were times I drifted away from Him. Still, He never let me go. In the middle of it all, He kept drawing me back — and He continues to restore me, day by day, piece by piece.
Songwriting became a way for me to honor Him and to put into words what I’m learning and experiencing as He heals and rebuilds my life.
With SoulFire Adoration, my heart is to reach people — especially those who don’t yet know Jesus — and to speak into broken places everywhere. Through my songs, I want to encourage, to bring hope, and to point to the One who saves - Jesus Christ.
I write every song myself. But I don’t play an instrument, and I can’t sing. So I had to find another way to turn my lyrics into music. That’s where AI came in. Every track begins in prayer. I ask God for guidance and direction. From there I write the lyrics and shape the sound — the style, the mood, the creative direction behind each song. Finally AI brings each track to life.
If there’s one message I want to leave you with, it’s this:
Jesus is not a fairytale.
He is real — more wonderful than words can express.
If you don’t know Him yet, I invite you to discover Him. He saves, breaks chains, pours out His love over the broken, gives peace, and offers eternal life. And if you already know Him but feel shattered inside — don’t give up. Hold on to Jesus. He will lift you up, just as He has lifted me.
May my songs touch your heart, bless you, and breathe new hope into your soul.
With love and blessings,
Ilona