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Blogs > ICorinthians13 > GOD'S GALLERY


ICorinthians13 66F
726 posts
10/15/2008 1:35 pm
AFRAID TO BE HAPPY

I've been helping out at a church, after church.
Ben, our worship team drummer, has been helping out at another church since their drummer became ill. He asked me whether I'd care to come help out with keyboards and vocals.

A chance to praise God?! Hey, I'm there!

I said that if Ben thought they might like to have me now and then, sure, I'd be glad to help out. (Nice restrained answer, don't you think?)

Well, the first time we went, I found a group of about 60 Christians who have a much less structured worship than I'm used to. If they feel someone in the congregation needs prayer, they ask them to not hold back, but please ask for prayer. Then, while the music continues, little prayer meetings break out all over the place, with people holding each other, and having honest, understandable conversations with God.
Sometimes they sing songs they didn't practice; the leader will turn to me, say, "Key of 'G'", and off it goes. Fortunately, I'm not too bad at faking on the piano.

I come away from this worship service refreshed, and miss it if Ben doesn't go (he's my ride).
The first time, after song service, the song leader announced that he's been praying for 13 years for a keyboardist, and today God provided. I almost looked around, then realized---
he meant me. Me? An Answer to prayer?

How strange.

One church's worship minister told me to change how I play the piano. I said I listen for how God wants it done. The song leader looked disgusted.
Another church banned me from the piano for not following the written music exactly.
The church I attend now, the worship minister called me an answer to prayer.
And now the minister at this other church did the same thing.

So strange.

Have I found where God wants me to be? Finally?

I'm almost afraid to think so. I'm so happy. I'm afraid something's going to happen.

Weird, huh?

pricelessjoy 73F
5916 posts
10/15/2008 2:54 pm

 [SIZE3] I agree with Pat, I think it is wonderful and you should allow yourself to bask in the joyful light the Lord has placed in your life!
May God Bless You in ABUNDANCE




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