Unfortunately, about a week ago one of my worship leaders for the Jr. High had to step down. This kind of left me up the creek for this past Sunday. I called a few people to step in but no one could. So this past Sunday, I had the privilege (or burden) to step up and lead the Jr. high in worship.
I really hate doing this. I mean hate, from the deep pit of my stomach. I am not gifted in this area, I have no business attempting this and I do not want the program to be a one man show, but I really wanted us to worship through song. So after a few minutes of brainstorming ways to cancel worship for the day, I went in and got my guitar out of the office.
So I prayed and started playing.
As we were singing, I realized that I was not successfully playing and singing at the same time. I was going too slow. So I came up with an idea.
I told all the students that the only way I can play at the pace of the song is if I hear you guys sing. So I completely stopped singing and just listened to 50 Jr. high students sing to God while I played. It was amazing. There were even guys singing.
I love Jr. highers because they just want a leader that is real. They don't care how talented you are. They don't care if you mess up. They just want someone to love them and lead them.
5 comments:
Eric, that's awesome. Can't wait for you to come visit the OC this summer. Oh yeah, GO HORNETS!
dang. this is cool. what a great point, also.
And they love you.
You are making such an impact on your student's lives. Your example to them of authenticity is priceless.
You are doing Kingdom work my friend.
I am so grateful you were obidient to God's calling in your life and willing to trust and follow and come to Visalia. Selfishly, I am so, so thankful for that.
i agree jr. highers rock!
I agree. It doesn't matter how prepared I am, there always seems to be something that malfunctions or goes haywire. I'm learning that my students learn and gain more from the way I react to difficult situations than from hearing me speak about something they struggle to relate to. You are exactly right - they just want someone real, not rehearsed.
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