Every Single Time

So at my new job as a worship leader I started a couple months ago I have noticed a pattern in my days. Since I work part time I spend the majority of my time at church one day a week. On this day we also start with a staff meeting. After the staff meeting I find a need for some lunch and a stretch break. Following that is supposed to be my time to be productive and it seems to start out fine. As the hours go on and it gets closer for the time to rehearse however for some reason I get a little anxious. My mind is filled with things that I have to get done and frustrated that I don't have enough time or energy to get them done.

But, the best part is this, and it never ceases to amaze me. Once the members on the worship team start to enter the room it's like all that anxiety seems to slowly melt away. As we put our attention on scripture and prayer and praise it's like a big dark cloud floats away. The thing is that it seems to happen without me knowing it. I feel like a different person at the end of rehearsal than I did going into it. This was especially strong for me this week as I felt very down before rehearsal started.

There is something powerful that happens when we worship. I guess I knew that before, but I don't just understand it intellectually, I have gotten to experience it every single week. I love it! I love God and how He has such a way of refreshing the spirit. Praise Him always!