I have asked this question to myself quite a bit lately. What are we to do when we lay down our instruments and step away from the stage? It's what we do, right? Our ministry, how we reach out to other people. So what do we do when that stops? When we're no longer playing, and lights on stage fade into nothing?
After the events of this week, I have begun to appreciate the weight of this much more. Yes, the worship we create is very important, because we've been given the privelege to help change someone's life through the amazing gift of music. But we also have to remember that performing and leading people is only one part of our work. As I have mentioned in other articles, that what we do off stage is just as important, even more so than what we do on stage. People look at our lives, and they what they see can either help them draw them closer to God, or push them farther. I think this is what Matt wants us to remember during our break this month, our "hiatus", if you will.
Do I have all the answers? No. But I'm trying to understand...
Do I have all the answers? No. But I'm trying to understand...During these next few weeks, I think we should reflect upon our time in the youth band so far, and the reasons we wanted to be in it, and continue to stick with it after all this time. And think about everything, the selfish reasons, the selfless reasons. What's keeping you going for this youth group? We have the time to think now and regain focus, which doesn't happen much, considering how fast our lives pass from day to day. Take the time, our hiatus has just begun...
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I fully agree that how we live our lives off stage is much more important than how we act on stage. People can pick up hipocrasy very easily if your life does not reflect what you are playing and singing about on stage. This time to think and reflect is a great opportunity to grow and learn. A fresh start is never a bad thing. :)
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