It’s one of the tensions of being a worship leader.

Every day, every conference you attend, every recording you listen to, you will find someone who is better than you.

And you’ll also encounter those who are not.

When we encounter someone who is better, we experience jealousy. “Why was I not given a voice like that?” (no, I’ve never said that before).

When we’re better, we envision the angels patting us on the back. “Well done, good and faithful, butt-kicking worship leader. You’re WAY better than him!”

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I want you to think about your work.

Ponder what it is you’re really good at.

Now ask yourself the question, “Do I need God to accomplish this?”

Because if your answer is “no”, you may be too self sufficient for your own good.

When I first started leading worship, I nearly wet my pants…every time. I wasn’t just nervous. I was paralyzed.

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[I recently sent this to my newsletter list. I’m reposting because a few people wanted to comment and share]:

Casting vision is hard.

It’s like a journey that never ends.

When you feel like slowing down and celebrating your progress, you realize…there’s much further to go. A new momentum is needed.

How do you maintain it?

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It’s quite possible that you’re stressed out of your mind right now.

If you’re not, you will be soon. Why? Because it’s Christmas time. Not only is it the season for wrapped gifts, christmas parties, egg nog, red cups at starbucks, and lots of gift cards…

It’s the season of long rehearsals, massive productions, and many services. For the normal American, Christmas time is a season to relax.

For the pastor, it’s work.

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