Sat, Oct. 2
... Gold streets covered in concrete
Today: To the church, for a worship meeting, for everyone involved in worship arts, then to a family reunion for the afternoon, then back to the church. My favorite part of today was during the meeting, though. There were about 10 of us who spoke, outlining various parts of the worship ministry at my church--everything from music to drama to tech to art... the whole deal.
The best of it, though, was listening to all the leaders talking about their passions. I think that almost every one of us who spoke used that exact word--passion--to describe what we love. How much we love the pieces of worship that are ours to lead. The little bits of the big experience that God has entrusted to us for this season of life.
Discovery is a wonderful thing. I read today that "wonder is that feeling we get when we let go of our silly answers, our mapped out rules that we want God to follow. I don't think there is any better worship than wonder." It's sad that we've lost so much of the wonder of life. Things become boring, cut-and-dried, predictable, and dull... not just work, but love, relationships, God, worship,
learning... how can those things be dull? How can I get to the point where I let them be unexciting, uninspired, and unimaginative? How much must it grieve God to see me live this amazing and constantly fresh life that he's given me as if each day is just like the one before?
I had a great conversation with Scott and Heather today, about drama, and some ideas for all that... I'm excited to work some more with those two, and to see what kind of excitement we can drum up.
And speaking of which, I need to get offline and start working on the stuff I need to have finished for my Monday meeting with Mike. I just don't feel motivated tonight, which is bad... I know I need to work, but it's got to be finished soon.
We're on our way, though! :o)
infinite || abyss
posted at 10:21 p.m.
