I remember a few years ago feeling like music may have been over for me. It felt like maybe God had chosen something different for me. There were weeks I grieved not being able to use my voice. Singing in the car to my kids was how I got my fix but I missed leading others in worship and of course, I missed being on stage and performing. But I truly came to a place where I felt okay not being in that role anymore. God had me in a place where he put to death so many things inside me. Now, I believe this is a necessity for those in ministry. We have to have seasons of God purifying our talent, more importantly our hearts. My friend Tiffany told me something I will always remember. "He's not done with you. He is going to allow you to use that gift again and it will be completely new."
Sometimes I can't believe God has given me the opportunity to use my voice again.
God you are so good! I love you endlessly!
So this weekend we are singing one of my favorite songs, Endlessly by Desperation Band. I love this song!
4 comments:
Amanda, here's a question I have always wanted to ask someone who leads worship. I am VERY passionate about worship and it always makes me cry, how do you get through a song without crying? I am not a singer although I wish I was:) But I am not sure that I could get through a song on stage without crying....so have you ever broke down on stage? just curious of how you do it:)
I wish you would U Tube your band so could watch you. Does you church have live video stream...like if you miss a servic??
Get your children the Max Lucado's Hermie the Common Caterpillar. The whole theme is....I am not done wit you yet. Colton LOVES it and I know yours will too.
Erin, funny you should ask that. I cry every week. I don't break down but I'm notorious for crying. When the Holy Spirit gets a hold of you, it's kind of hard to stop the tears. To me, that is pure, raw worship. I really appreciate that when I am in the audience and singers or musicians feel they can be vulnerable to do that. I think it helps others connect. Some may not like the emotion but who cares!If you are sobbing, that's another story. You gotta keep it together so you can lead. :) But again, I can't help it when God shows up!
I'm so glad to hear that you are singing again, Amanda.
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