The second chapter of, Keys to Becoming an Effective Worship Leader, starts off with a question, "How can I lead worship?" In this chapter, Tom goes into how we all have doubts especially with God and the way he leads us. We question ourselves asking if we can actually lead people or if God is really behind the work that we are doing. "We have failed the Lord on numerous occasions so why would he stick with us?" (Kraetuer 147). Kraeteur continues with saying how much power we have because God is with us. We all have doubts but if we focus on Him and have unconditional faith for him then he will lead us. We will fail him time and time again but God will never leave us.
This chapter was intriguing because he talks about a sensitive subject such as doubts. Everyone has doubts and we all know it but it is wether we acknowledge it or not that matters. We have to stay focused on God especially through worship. If we don't then our connection with him and the connection we are trying to make to him through the audiences will not happen. This chapter teaches us to stay strong and to always know that we always have God to lean back on. No matter how many times we fail, he will always be there, watching out for us. "When we understand that His mercy can cover any failure, it will be easier for us to continually believe He can use us" (Kraeteur 165).
I think it's important to acknowledge any doubts we have about being worship leaders. I love how you integrated the quote from the book. We are able to be confident in our leadership when we remember that God forgives us daily.
ReplyDeleteI really like what you said about doubts. I definitely agree that everyone has doubts, and it's just a matter of acknowledging them. I also appreciate Krauter's vulnerability.
ReplyDeleteI liked that you said that if we are not connected with God, we cannot connect with the congregation. It is extremely important for worship leaders to not have a fake relationship with God. I have always been told we cannot expect to lead someone to somewhere we have never been. This is very true in worship as well because the congregation will not be able to grow through worship if we have a fake relationship with God.
ReplyDeleteWe need to be rooted in faith in order to help others become closer to God or even find God in worship. So I completely agree with you when you say we need to be connected with God.
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