One in the Room

Tonight was a good night of worship…nothing special from an outward perspective, but I felt God speaking to me. I felt a freedom in the songs, a certain level of confidence in the technicality of the music which allowed my mind to wander elsewhere and LISTEN. I was reminded that God gifts our every breath.  2 of the 4 student center ac units where down, but the stifling room didn’t stop God from moving. I could see others in the same place, and its always a good thing when you as a worship leader are able to bring others on the journey you are on. In almost every worship session I lead I find myself tuning in to a specific person…that person often serves as an instrument to help gauge the feeling in the room but on a deeper level I find myself working to lead that specific  person…worshipping with them and focusing on how to take them deeper. Its just a mind game but it seems God always provides someone who has something to teach me. Tonight is was a younger man who was sitting by himself. It was his first time tonight at Camber and even though he was new to the community he was abandoning himself in worship. His tattered D’backs had was clutched in his hands as he shouted out the lyrics with an unrivaled passion. I was observing an intimate conversation between him and God. I don’t how to describe my reaction, but it put a lump in my throat and reminded me that God moves in his own way and time, regardless if we are set up or ready for it. He moves in rooms of 10 and rooms 0f 10,000. I was reminded that the living God was in our presence, and touching lives in front of my face.

The most powerful moment I remember was when I was leading at a winter camp in Mammoth Lakes, Ca. It was the last night and I glance out on the group of high school students during a song and see my brother on his knees. In the next moment, my mom, who was volunteering on the trip, with tears in her eyes, kneeled down with him. In that instant I shared a connection with my mom and brother that I can’t explain but is still with me till this day. It taught me a great deal about family, humility, and legacy. Sometimes when I am having a rough rehearsal, or am fighting off technical difficulties, I remember these people and these moments and remind myself what I am really working towards.

Pay attention to those around you…God may have a lot to say.