#5 – Remember why you do what you do.
Over the past 5 years as Worship Pastor at Pointe North, there have been incredibly high moments and incredibly low moments. I’ve waked with a spring in my step feeling like I could conquer the world one minute, and considered throwing in the towel on another occasion. But throughout those peaks and valleys, remembering why I do what I do always brings my head and heart to where they need to be. My pastor often says that there are some things in life for which we’ll never understand the reason…because reason fixates on an event…but if we go deeper and really seek the Lord, we can always find purpose. I feel like the last 5 years have taught me my purpose and that, despite the crazy things that I may never understand the reason for, keeps me coming back day after day. Here are some closing thoughts of why I do what I do -
- I love Jesus. He gives my life purpose and it’s to Him that I sing.
- I love people. These past few months have reminded me more than ever how precious the relationships are in my life. I have the most incredible team on the face of the planet! We’ve been together long enough to predict one another’s moves and eliminate the need for me to even give signals – That’s a good place to be.
- I love to see people connect with Jesus. There is nothing more rewarding than watching the moment happen – you know the one I’m talking about – where the Bride gets a glimpse of the Bridegroom and it takes her breath away! That’s good stuff right there.
- I love worship. Worship is the vehicle that takes us closer to Jesus. Reckless abandonment and relinquishing of pride all for the sake of my King – That’s really good stuff right there!
- I’m called to do it. At the end of the day, it’s really all about that. If I wasn’t called to do this, there’s no way I would have made it this far. It’s not man who called me – it’s the Lord – and He says His calling is without repentance. I’m so thankful for that!
- It’s obedience – not dutiful obedience – but joyful obedience. I heard a pastor say the other day that when we do something out of obligation, it gives birth to rebellion. I can honestly say that I do what I do, not out of obligation, but out of obedience and sheer joy. The minute I start doing this because I feel like I have to is the minute I should stop. I get to do this and I love it!
