Left. Left. Left, Right, Left.
I was walking my oldest daughter (Kayla) around our subdivision the other day (something I try to do often…it’s better than watching Barney!)
I noticed something. During the entire time we were walking…I didn’t have to give any major direction to her as to where we were headed. I simply held her hand. And we walked.
We made turns together.
We even stopped together.
At the slightest tug, she was able to follow my lead. Ever wonder why our church praise and worship leaders never lead like that? Is it always necessary to create a military-style cadence for the congregation?
Hands Up.
Left.
Shout Out.
Left.
Clap Your Hands.
Left. Left, Right Left.
Let’s just imagine for a minute that at least 80 percent of our church congregations are made up of people who actually want to be there. And generally love the Lord. If that’s so, let’s just give them the benefit of the doubt.
Select a path (song), grap a hand…
…and just take a walk.
With hearts aligned with God and not receiving a rehearsed response, we may be surprised of what can be accomplished. More content. Less hooks.
I think one of my mentors, Pastor Terrell Murphy, said it best…
“…Light yourself on fire and let them see you burn.”
So on next Sunday morning, if it seems like you preparing for an Iraqi convoy rather than the presence of God, find your praise and worship leader and simply say…burn, baby burn.
*Be sure to give an explanation.
That statement may sound a little odd to the average person.
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