I was so excited to find out we were playing at Retreat. What a special place for all of us?
We all have grown up going to Norman Park throughout our years in the WBA, but I don't think any of us have had the opportunity to lead worship there.
I think we did a really great job. Even though Friday night was a disaster, we pulled together and found a way to do exactly what we're all called to do.
I found myself humbled after Retreat, realizing my attitude toward worship leadership probably was not what it should have been. But I'm excited about the change God has called me to since then. I want to realize that I am truly not worthy to be on that stage. I want to remember that God doesn't need me, He uses me.
At WBA events and Fusion, I can get a little cocky up there leading worship. I think it's a comfort thing. I know these people think I'm awesome and talented, and I just want to blow them away. And that has nothing to do with why I'm up there.
I hope God begins to use us in places we aren't familiar with, leading people we have never met before.
3/28/11
3/2/11
Why We Worship
Over the past few weeks I've been thinking about our band and what we want our future to look like.
I know we're inspired by bands like Hillsong and Jesus Culture, so I started watching videos of those people leading worship at their churches or at conferences, and I was trying to figure out what our next move should be.
I know after time we will get our name out there and be successful. Like Taylor said Sunday night, all 5 of us are called to do this. No question. But, I started to wonder what we're lacking, if anything. And then I realized that while we are just as talented or at least have the potential to be as good as these other bands, one thing I find we're lacking (myself included) is vulnerability.
I find that often times I want to lift my hand, or say something during an instrumental break, and I stop myself. What if the youth aren't as into it as me? They might think I'm weird. What if I sing the wrong words? I better just keep to myself, and stick to the plan. Just sing the song straight through and forget expressing my praise.
That's so wrong. We are WORSHIP LEADERS. We are leading others in worship. How can we expect the kids or the adults for that matter to truly worship if their leaders don't do the same? I don't know about y'all but I find myself holding back a lot.
I know y'all can't lift your hands when you're playing guitar, and Fubba and I are the only ones with mics so saying something would kind of be pointless... But, just playing through a song is not what we're called to do.
Let's just make sure we, the worship leaders, are actually worshiping.
I know we're inspired by bands like Hillsong and Jesus Culture, so I started watching videos of those people leading worship at their churches or at conferences, and I was trying to figure out what our next move should be.
I know after time we will get our name out there and be successful. Like Taylor said Sunday night, all 5 of us are called to do this. No question. But, I started to wonder what we're lacking, if anything. And then I realized that while we are just as talented or at least have the potential to be as good as these other bands, one thing I find we're lacking (myself included) is vulnerability.
I find that often times I want to lift my hand, or say something during an instrumental break, and I stop myself. What if the youth aren't as into it as me? They might think I'm weird. What if I sing the wrong words? I better just keep to myself, and stick to the plan. Just sing the song straight through and forget expressing my praise.
That's so wrong. We are WORSHIP LEADERS. We are leading others in worship. How can we expect the kids or the adults for that matter to truly worship if their leaders don't do the same? I don't know about y'all but I find myself holding back a lot.
I know y'all can't lift your hands when you're playing guitar, and Fubba and I are the only ones with mics so saying something would kind of be pointless... But, just playing through a song is not what we're called to do.
Let's just make sure we, the worship leaders, are actually worshiping.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)