Psalms 46:10

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So I admit it...I am an emotional guy. It's just how I'm made. I love movies and songs that move me. Ask anyone who knows me and they'll tell you that I'm a sucker for a great power ballad. And the most recent movie that made me cry? "Up"...a stinking animated film! I try to hide it, but in the end I wouldn't trade it for anything. Emotions help you know that you’re alive. But of course, emotions can get a little more tricky when you consider their role in our spiritual lives. I am blessed to be able to serve the body of Christ as a worship leader. And I will be quick to tell you that my favorite services are the ones where God's presence is so thick that everyone involved can’t help but be floored by what He's doing. It's easy to feel like something amazing has happened when we leave with goose-bumps on our arms and tears in our eyes. But what about the other scenarios, the dry times? What about the services and even whole seasons where it seems that God is a million miles away? That is when we must move past our emotions...when we must CHOOSE to walk in the reality of who God is and what He is doing in us and around us. Psalms 46:10 says, "Be still and know that I am God". Interestingly enough it doesn't say "Be still and FEEL that I am God"...it simply says "know". No matter what it feels like, He loves us. No matter how complicated or confusing a situation is, He is in control. And no matter what others around us may do, He will never leave us or forsake us. Sometimes, we simply must turn our emotions to "off", and starting "knowing" again just how good He is...all the time!

Comments

appearance and sensitivity

Submitted by Vernon Chiow on Mon, 06/21/2010 - 2:56pm.
As a worship leader I am sure you sense things differently and see things differently. As a future pastor, I am preparing my heart for a difference and change. Just as a worship leader seeks God in music I have that same desire and sensitivity to look at things and feel things differently with the truth of God's Word. I truly understand how you feel, as God feels the same way, and wants all the Body of Christ to have the sensitivity that we have a dying and hurting world out here. What difference can we make with our music, with our words, with our expressions, and with our attitudes towards people. God is the only one who can make a difference, but it is the difference made through out lives is how God manifests his glory and grace, as we express Christ in all that we do.

emotional

Submitted by monteyoung on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 12:24am.
as a worship leader as well i seek to find songs that connect the Body to GOD, and i have to say that your songs definitely fit the bill. even in my personal devotion i love to listen to all your albums. the passion and anointing that is evidenced in every lyric and chord change is captivating. your spiritual emotions come through and minister from the playlist. thank you for being sensitive and usable. you're leading us all into His Presence. m

Crying and Knowing

Submitted by too2strange on Sun, 06/13/2010 - 2:00am.
You are a blessing. Emotions are just our reactions to GOD's Grace in our lives. From being in awe of the mountain tops or a silly movie. Our creator gave us emotions. Sometimes those darn emotions become overwhelming. That is when we rest in HIS word, and we know. We know and believe and rest in his arms. And if we are still enough... we can hear HIS heart beating in tune with our own.