In his book, Thriving as an Artist in the Church, Rory Noland writes,
"Sometimes we're oblivious to the work of God in our midst because we're so focused on the task. When God is in the picture, music is more than just notes on a page, drama is more than just lines in a skit, and mixing sound is more than just turning knobs or moving faders. When my passion wanes it's usually because I've lost sight of God's big picture. Philippians 2:13 says that God is working in the lives of people all around us all the time. Don't miss it."
I think the reason that I like this paragraph so much is because I can relate to it so well. When I really step back and think about it, though, I am blown away by its truth. How often do we step back and think about the fact that God is working in our midst? We do become oblivious to that fact and in turn, miss the work that God is doing.
I don't want to miss it any longer.
Here are a couple questions for you:
1. What do you think God is up to in the lives of the people you know?
2. What do you think God is up to in your church these days?
Noland suggests these personal action steps...
1. After prayerful consideration, write down how you think the Lord might be working amid your ministry team or in your church. Then record what you believe the Lord might be doing in the lives of your family, friends, and any non-Christians in your life.
2. Write down what you can do to help out and be a part of God's work in each of the examples above.
Feel free to share any thoughts you may have!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Not just surviving...
Welcome to the all new TLC Band blog!
In 2008, our goal is to Thrive. We want to thrive as worship leaders, as musicians, as vocalists, and as servants. But, most importantly, we want to thrive as followers of Christ.
One way to accomplish growth in all these areas is to focus our hearts and minds on God through prayer, Bible study, and discussion. I thought one great format for those things to happen would be this new blog.
From time to time, I will post things such as scripture, prayer ideas, devotional thoughts, or interesting quotes on this blog. As you read the posts, you can then add your own comments and thoughts to what you read.
The goal is simple. I hope that this blog will inspire all of us to dig deeper into the idea of worship. I hope the posts will encourage you to study and pray about how you can best serve and how you can best use the amazing abilities that God has given you. I hope that this blog is an outlet for us to begin discussions on topics that will cause us to grow as ministry and as followers of Christ.
I look forward to Thriving in 2008!
In 2008, our goal is to Thrive. We want to thrive as worship leaders, as musicians, as vocalists, and as servants. But, most importantly, we want to thrive as followers of Christ.
One way to accomplish growth in all these areas is to focus our hearts and minds on God through prayer, Bible study, and discussion. I thought one great format for those things to happen would be this new blog.
From time to time, I will post things such as scripture, prayer ideas, devotional thoughts, or interesting quotes on this blog. As you read the posts, you can then add your own comments and thoughts to what you read.
The goal is simple. I hope that this blog will inspire all of us to dig deeper into the idea of worship. I hope the posts will encourage you to study and pray about how you can best serve and how you can best use the amazing abilities that God has given you. I hope that this blog is an outlet for us to begin discussions on topics that will cause us to grow as ministry and as followers of Christ.
I look forward to Thriving in 2008!
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