Praise or performance?

        One of my biggest fears is that I will take for granted the gifts that God has given me.  That I will no longer be on the platform to lead the congregation into the presence of God but to be there only for my own glory.  I am afraid that I will become so comfortable that my worship will turn into performing instead.  That humility will turn into arrogance.  Some times even now I question wether my motivation is pure.  Or am I just wanting the praises of the people for myself.  I don’t believe that is the case and I pray it never will.  This may be why I am having trouble with my church wanting to make changes to our platform.  Their desire is to make it look more like a stage  that one would see in a performing arts center.  The back wall will be painted black and they will be adding more lighting.  All in efforts to reach the lost.  Because our society has become a visual society they feel these changes will have a greater effect on those who are searching.  And maybe they are right.  If they believe that this is what the Lord is calling us toward then I am right there with them.   Yet the other part of me is still afraid.  Will I be able to seperate performing and praise and worship?  One thing I know for sure is that I am called to this ministry.  And I am willing to be used by God in any way He sees fit.  All I can do is trust in my God and remember His greatness and majesty each time I step foot on that platform.  Psalm 56: 3-4 When I am afraid I will trust in you.  In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid…

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Here I am entering the wonderful world of blogging!  How exciting.  Hopefully I won’t bore you all to sleep.  Only time will tell.  In the mean time…Happy blogging!