Worship Podcast
Every time I watch American Idol, I feel that something isn’t right.
Sure, these contestants work their butts off. But are they able to handle the spotlight that is instantly theirs?
Obscure nobodies to instant stars – this is American Idol. It’s not reality. It’s not practical. It’s too fast.
In reality, overnight success is a myth.
Ever been in a worship service where:
A) the band was so awful you couldn’t focus?
B) the band was so awesome you couldn’t focus?
C) you were so hungry you raided the communion plate?
D) you were just distracted?
I think we’re all there at times. Particularly we “professional” worship people. When we’re not leading worship, we’re analyzing the band, judging their performance, and comparing ourselves.
There’s a weakness in the life of every leader that can derail the best of them. It’s not lack of skill. It’s not even failure.
It’s a bit more subtle and easier to mask.
[This post is part of a series on Leading Your Team & Congregation Through Worship Tensions. Check out the rest here.]
Cliches are an interesting breed.
We typically shy away from using them or roll our eyes when we hear them. We consider people “trite” or “inauthentic” who speak in cliches. They’re just giving easy answers to complex problems, right?
But there really is truth to be heard behind them.
“Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water” or “See the glass as half full” or “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today”. True statements, good lessons, but due to sheer repetition, they’ve become numb to our minds.
How about these: “We were created to worship” or “Worship is not about songs, it’s a lifestyle”.
We worship leaders are a sensitive bunch. That’s why posts like this are good. I had some help from a few of my Twitter friends on this one. Enjoy: