Warriors Arise: April 24, 2023
Romans 13:11 (NKJV) And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.
I am going to interrupt the series on David's exhortation to be completely real! Obviously, I am a work in progress and not the finished product. Yesterday's blog, I wrote about giving thanks to God and following His lead as He led me across the dance floor. It was about being the willing vessel to His light touch. That was Sunday's blog written Saturday evening between working my daughter's promenade and after prom. Needless to say, I didn't get to sleep until some times after 5:30am. I woke up to my alarm, showered and laid down like I always do, to let my hair dry on a towel, so I do not soak my clothes. Well, I fell asleep. Yep, a repeat that I didn't want to happen. I missed praise team practice, even though I had practiced all week long, knowing that I wouldn't be able to wing-it; I had to take a seat and sit this one out. I was so irritated with myself. How could this happen two days in a row? God, will you forgive me, again?! Once I got over myself, and put aside what the church people would think, God began to speak to me.
As worship leader, I had let the ball drop on a couple of things. It is difficult to be leading the worship team and have to be making sure the audio and visual volunteers are doing what has been asked and have what they need to do it well. Whether I fell asleep, because I made a poor choice to take a horizontal position after having an hour and half sleep or God allowed this because I needed to be able to see what was going on, it doesn't really matter. He can make good out of something bad and I am going to use this moment to eat my humble pie and find a way to have the problem resolved by next Sunday. The problem would remain a problem had I not seen it with my own eyes. Already, I have met with people involved for one crisis to be resolved and the other my husband contacted a tech and helped me find three trainings to fix the problem. Being diligent and praying this will resolve the problem before Sunday.
Isaiah 60:1 (NKJV) Arise, shine; For your light has come!
And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.
Worshipping God is a part of who I am. It isn't because I have to worship God; it is because God has been with me through the hard of my life. He has never failed to show Himself strong on my behalf. He compels me to get up and keep going. He delights in what we do together. He speaks clearly to me so I can understand, make a change and give testimony of His involvement in my life. There is no way for me to count all that He has done for me. He has guided me through times I was blind. He has strengthened me, when I didn't think I could go on. He has given me breath, when I had to tell myself to breathe. He has paid off bills, given our family provisions, and restored our health. He has picked me up when I couldn't walk. He has carried me close so I could trust Him. He has defended me. He has disciplined me. He has never stopped believing in me. His love pours out for me. His forgiveness is permanent. His joy is forever. This is why I worship.
Corporate worship is one of the most important pieces of church. I realize I could be a little bias. However, corporate worship is when we are giving honor and glory and praise to the King of kings. Out of all we do in church, this is the time we get to remember what God has done for us since the last time we gathered, and our praise will magnify who He is in the fellowship of other believers. As we praise there is a joining together of hearts and spirit between the worshippers. We come together with one voice, opening our heart, soul and spirit to worship God.
This was a dance I had to sit out. I needed to see what was going on that was hindering our corporate worship. I, like everyone else, do not like change. It takes effort to learn an new way; however, something taking effort doesn't mean it is impossible it just means we have to be willing.
Colossians 3:23 (NKJV) And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men
Now that the problems have been exposed, I have to step into a different responsibility as worship leader and get to work so the problem is resolved. You see, I have to repent to God. I didn't do all of my position, as worship leader, heartily, as unto the Lord. I sought the Lord, listened to music, prayed through the sermon series, selected the songs, typed the words, prepared the songs, but I neglected my duties for the audio and visual volunteers. This is my responsibility and this is the worst part about what happened today. I had to come face to face with how I didn't serve the Lord well and I just might have been the stumbling block to the volunteers. I definitely caused the congregation to have a more difficult time entering into corporate worship and for that I am convicted, repentant, and pursuing God to help make the crooked places straight. His love is amazing. I am humbled by His grace. I will diligently pursue Him to do exactly what He says. I am not perfect, but I have to take ownership for what is mine. I have to do what He has trusted me to do. I have to be the example, even when it is being willing to let people see my error and how God leads me through. God is still on HIs throne and His mercies are new every morning.
I am truly looking forward to corporate worship and our praises raising as one voice with hearts of joy to our King this Sunday!
Father, what a day! I had to get over myself so I could hear You. I ask to be forgiven for letting part of my responsibility go by the wayside. I pray You would lead me in what to do next and how to find the answers needed. I ask for each volunteer to be willing to learn the new. I pray we would be united in worship, not just with our voices and instruments, but in every aspect of worship including audio and visual. You are to be praised. We are to give You honor. We, the worship team on stage to the audio and visual team, are to unite to usher in worship to You. May we serve You wholeheartedly and give You our very best in all we do in Jesus' name amen.
A Warrior in the Lord’s Army,
Veridee Joy Hand
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