3. Pray for real
When prayer is simply a transitional filler, the congregation can tell. But they also take notice when a prayer is raw and real. Reach out to God with those real prayers and act as an example to the people you are leading.
Wilson says, “I am led to cry out to God myself when it sounds like my worship leader is crying out to God.”
4. Lead with joy
I understand that you are playing for early service and you got to church even earlier to practice beforehand. But remember that you are in God’s presence. Smile! Delight in His presence and be amazed by this time to sing before Him. When you embrace that joy, your church can too.
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Wilson writes, “… I love it when worship leaders capture both the gladness and the gravity of responding to the Lord’s call to worship… I love it when you are both happy in and humbled by the holiness of God.”
5. Point to the gospel
Thank you worship leaders for remembering why you do what you do. Your life has been changed by the gospel and you are using your gifts to share the gospel with others. You are truly doing the Lord’s work, even when it is hard.
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Wilson writes, “This is what I need. I need the announcement of the historical work of Christ on the cross and out of the tomb more than I need oxygen! So I’m very, very grateful when your song choice, banter, worship order, and everything else makes it clear that the grace of God given to sinners through Jesus is your reason for being.”
Worship leaders and churchgoers, thank you for each playing your part in worship. Together we are following the Lord’s call to worship and praise His name.
