This morning I began reading Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin. Recently, I've been struggling with my responsibilities as a worship leader in the church and feeling extremely inadequate for the job. I've had this book on my shelf for months and decided that instead of wallowing in self pity and feeling hopeless, I just might do something productive and try to learn a few things that can help me grow.
Only 2 chapters into the book and I am truly blessed. It was amazing to read the confession of Bob Kauflin that he too has struggled, felt inadequate, lost heart, and even made many mistakes in leading worship! I guess that shouldn't be a surprise, but my self absorbed heart often forgets that other people struggle too.
The main emphasis in the introductory chapters I read today was the importance of an undivided heart of worship toward God. Kauflin's description of idolatry hit me right between the eyes as I considered the idols of my own heart and how dramatically the division of loyalties has affected my worship. I spent some time in prayer recognizing God's worthiness of all my worship and realized how much impact my worship throughout the week has on my worship Sunday morning.
I'm enjoying the book immensely and can't wait to pick it up again for more encouraging instruction.
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