Tuesday, November 17, 2009

From Michael Lachina

I love this book. Thanks Paul for making us read it, ( just kidding ). It really makes you stop and check the condition of your heart and think about the kind of idols we set up in our lives.
It made me see how we can start off by doing the right thing and worship God only, but somehow get side tracked and lose our focus.

In chapter 1, I liked when he said "As worship leaders. we're helping people connect with the purpose for which they were created --- to glorify the living God". And he also said "Worship is about what we love - what we live for".

In chapter 2, there were a couple of things that jumped out at me when he said "When I sought glory for myself and praise for my accomplishments, I wasn't depending on a Savior --- I was searching for an audience", and "Worship isn't primarily about music, techniques, or songs.  It's about our hearts. It's what and who we love more than anything".

In chapter 3, I liked how he said God called us to not only love Him, but to love the truth. "We worship the One who says He is the truth and who tells us the truth will set you free".
The author also shows us the importance of being in God's word. He said "A worship leader who barely knows the Bible can't be a faithful worship leader".

I just started getting into chapter 4 - I'll add more comments later when I finish.  ( As a side note, notice in his fictional story on page 33 about Joe and the worship team, after the 'train wreck', it was the PIANO PLAYER that got them back on track. - I just thought I would point that out in case anyone missed it. )

That's all for now,
Michael Lachina

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