Friends, the worship that comes from us on Sunday or
whatever service or event we are leading or participating in should come from a
“prepared heart”. It should be founded in core values that we acknowledge. It should be full of non-negotiables, living our lives worshiping the Lord in everything we do. This is not reserved for the singers, but also the musicians
too. It should be a stream that is used
to running and is familiar with communing with God. Yes, I prepare for service by reading over
the lyrics, seeking the Lord, praying over them, searching the Bible for scriptures,
which I often use Biblegateway.com; but, it is a second level of dedication and
devotion. Don’t get me wrong, a worship
leader and praise team member should know the lyrics and be able to sing most
of the time without looking at them; this way they can focus on God and listen
to Him for wisdom, while he or she is leading.
Know the parts for your instrument that are tricky, sing and play in the
spirit at home and allow God to take you places in his anointing. However, their
minds and hearts must be clear of everything else and ready to worship. This
state of prepared readiness comes from a heart that seeks the Lord and has
their own precious time with God. The
foundation is laid, kept, not forgotten, and seasoned daily. And out of this
secret place, comes a surrendered heart that overflows. This overflow comes out
like incense before God both at home etc. and in church. If you ever worry you won’t know what to say
during worship, if your heart is full with worship and the word, there will be
an overflowing of new wine for the people. You will have experienced this new
wine before the people. In short, you will be a refreshing spring for others to
come and drink God’s living water from. God will fill your lips. This is a surrendered
life. If you bring your supplication before the Lord, you will over flow with
praise” (Psalm 119:170-172). So bring your heart, your lips, your instrument,
and whatever else you have before Him at home, in the car, etc. and you are
sure to have a supernatural overflow wherever you go to minister.
God bless!
Psalm
119:170-172 (NIV)
170 May my supplication come before you;
deliver me according to your promise.
171 May my lips overflow with praise,
for you teach me your decrees.
172 May my tongue sing of your word,
for all your commands are righteous.
deliver me according to your promise.
171 May my lips overflow with praise,
for you teach me your decrees.
172 May my tongue sing of your word,
for all your commands are righteous.
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Ileana Reich