From the lips of children you have ordained praise. Psalm 8:2
The fall had brought a beautiful mix of children to my church choirs and I had prepared them to sing for a Sunday worship service. They came polished and ready to robe and warm-up. One last minute comment I made to them before we lined up to enter the sanctuary must have resonated with one of my beginning singers. After the service his mom came to me and reported that with great excitement he had come to her and exclaimed, “Mom, we sang for God!”
Oh, that we could all remember why we prepare, and what makes singing in church different from any other choral experience. We don’t sing for parents, grandparents, or even congregation members, although God richly blesses the people of God through the gifts of children. God is our primary audience, and we should remember that His applause matters more than that of any other.
From the creation forward, God has made us all for the purpose of bringing Him glory. What a joy to offer our songs to Him.
No comments:
Post a Comment