music

you ever noticed how awesome music is? music can capture a thought it 3 minutes that a speech can do in 45 minutes. wanna do it faster? use a picture.

I love that God has shown us his beauty in music and pictures. It's amazing how they inspire us in such a small amount of time and how there's 3 bazillion (or more) of them out there and each one hits everyone in a different way... that alone is proof there is a God.

I've subscribed to collide magazine recently and i'll tell ya.. I love it. While yeah there are certain things I can't say I agree with they really do try and do a good job of displaying both sides of each issue and letting the reader decide what works for them. What I've really noticed is that they recommend media to help enhance a worship service but not at the cost of missing the true purpose of worship and getting in the way.

As I struggle to figure out how that works I'm captivated again by all the amazing ways God can use a simple lighting change, a dynamic change, or even just a sentence to touch our hearts. It humbles me that I'm able to be the person who can help affect this kind of... well, worship. Does God need me? heck no! but I am so glad to be where I'm at. I love what I do and I wish I had more time to do it better. Take a walk (once it gets warmer) and praise God for the colors of the sky, for the way the grass is green, and for all the people driving by. (on a side note, the band i'm listening to now "the swell season" has a great sound.. i know nothing about their lyrical content so pardon me if they're the world's worst band ever).

God, grant me the wisdom to use technology, media, arts, lighting, and music to bring people to worship you. Give me leadership through humility and not judging. Thank you so much for these gifts, help us all use them and draw closer to you.