FEATURE: The Journey of a Worship Leader
by Terry Butler
Around the age of four while on the swing-set in my backyard, I remember singing away and having tears come to my eyes. If anyone had been around, I'd have been embarrassed. Instead, I felt warm inside and peaceful. On the swings is where I spent my alone time thinking and singing. This particular evening I began to realize that I was singing to God. Looking back on it, I can see that He was already pursuing me at age four and was calling my heart to His.
And He hasn't stopped.
For worship leaders there is great value in looking back at the journey God has taken us on. For one thing, it reminds us that God carries out His plan for our lives in unexpected, unusual, serious and humorous ways. For me, learning how to lead people in worship has been an incredible, awesome, and hard ride!
If you'll indulge me, I'd like to share a little about my journey. Maybe you'll see some similarities in your story and mine.
Continue reading.....
Around the age of four while on the swing-set in my backyard, I remember singing away and having tears come to my eyes. If anyone had been around, I'd have been embarrassed. Instead, I felt warm inside and peaceful. On the swings is where I spent my alone time thinking and singing. This particular evening I began to realize that I was singing to God. Looking back on it, I can see that He was already pursuing me at age four and was calling my heart to His.
And He hasn't stopped.
For worship leaders there is great value in looking back at the journey God has taken us on. For one thing, it reminds us that God carries out His plan for our lives in unexpected, unusual, serious and humorous ways. For me, learning how to lead people in worship has been an incredible, awesome, and hard ride!
If you'll indulge me, I'd like to share a little about my journey. Maybe you'll see some similarities in your story and mine.
Continue reading.....
Labels: Worship Leading





1 Comments:
Wow! I've totally been dealing with fear of man and had a HUGE breakthrough this morning. God released me this morning into unabashed worship of Him. It was wonderful to say the least! The congregation followed. It was a wonder-full morning of worship! I totally agree with what you said about being transparent and real. There's so much breakthrough that happens when we are! GREAT ARTICLE Terry! I can TOTALLY relate! He takes us through the fire but we don't get burned up! I LOVE that!
By
Anonymous, At
February 3, 2008 11:45 PM
Post a Comment
<< Home