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.