That's it until Palm Sunday, just three weeks. A couple of weeks ago I was asked by a brother if I would be willing to help out a church in Brentwood with their Holy Week services. Initially it was as simple as playing bass in the band, easy enough. Well that has grown into doing some modern arrangements for some hymns and leading the Easter services. How do things get out of control?
So of course in reading my posts you know where this goes next... I should not say these things are out of control. It is truly a blessing to be able to serve. It is no less a daunting task, a growing PCA church in an affluent part of Nashville; not to mention making sure the focus is on worshipping the Lord, not impressing people. That is undoubtedly the biggest struggle. Almost 4 years in Nashville and things are really starting to happen for me musically, and that is exciting. Still, I have to realize that, although I have this talent, it is the Lord's and I must make sure I am using it to serve him.
It is really great though. We're seeing more interest from churches for special services or concerts, I am also talking with a guy about little sit-down duo project, and I am signed on with a group to do some festivals and fairs this summer and fall. It is a blessing, but again I cannot lose focus. I need prayer to help me stay centered, allowing me to focus on how all of these can be used to serve God. They are not all explicitly 'Christian' or 'Gospel' projects, but I know if the work is done to the Glory of the Savior, Jesus will be glorified.
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I didn't know that you were musical. I think it is wonderful that you are more focused on pleasing the Lord and using your giftings for Him than in gaining praise from men. With a heart like that, God will do mighty things in you, through you and for you.
Be blessed as you prepare for the Palm Sunday service.
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