"Being a worship leader, as you know, is a lot. You have to be there when no one is there. You try to push your vocal vision, but sometimes it doesn't work out. Not to mention the congregation pulling on you, but it's all fun..."
This is part of a text that I got from my district music director about what it means to be a worship leader.
Since most of you are probably on the P&W team or are the main leader, you know this quote is 100% true.
How many times have you had to lead worship with most of your team not there? How many times have you lead worship when half of the congregation is late and misses half of the set? How many times did you have a song you wanted to sing (or sang) that tanked? How many times have you lead worship when the congregation seemingly was not in a worshiping mindset? And don't you feel like the weight of the entire service hangs on your shoulders? I know I do.
Being a worship leader is a huge responsibility. In cases like mine, where you didn't have a desire to lead, but are placed in the position, it's difficult to muster up the umph to deal with it all. But in the words of my pastor "the work of the Lord requires work!"
Some times, the best you can do is be an awesome party of one. Lead by example. Make sure you're where you're supposed to be. Sing the best you can. Work as unto the Lord. Galatians 6:9 admonishes us to "... not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
Blessings
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