Wait a while

I've been thinking recently that we are a society that values a Jack of all trades, master of none. To be master takes a lot of time and commitment, why not just be fairly good at a few things? I've been thinking I would quite like to be really good at something, just one thing, I think I'd like to pursue excellence and I think I'm going to do it with my singing voice...

I was born with an ok voice, I wasn't given a natural wonder but I was given passion and the ability to carry a tune. I've always known that my voice could be better and as I've enjoyed using it in worship increasingly in the last year and now as front woman for the DeLoreans. In an attempt to grow I forced myself to listen to the recording of yesterday morning's worship and after running around the room cringing at the sound of my own voice for a few minutes I was able to calm down and think rationally about improvements to be made.

Worship has hit a new level in our sunday gatherings. Last week the talk was scrapped as the presence of the Holy Spirit was tangible and one person after the other stood up to share the same message, it's good to wait a while in the presence of God.

It was like a sigh of relief, so many of us have been hankering for something deeper, not something cool/new/exciting but something heartfelt and true. This week, inspired by Psalm 46 "Be still and know that I am God" we were challenging ourselvs to focus. I think it's the start of something good... xc

Comments

[hotstuff]

I'm a jack of all trades but skilled at none! however i am skilled at being a jack of all trades... ;)

[Tanya]

I am compelled to leave a long comment:-
As a teenager you had a unique voice and I loved it. It has grown with you, into an awesome sound and tone. I would never refer to it as just an 'ok voice', but I guess we are our own worst critics.(I'm the same about my voice.)If you want to perfect it, get some singing lessons.. all singers could do with lessons in breathing, voice control etc etc... but remember that what you have already is a gift from God for his edification and his glory. You leave me stunned when you and Steve lead worship at NLC..Your voice is amazing.