I sing with the worship team at church at least once a month and on the worship team for my school’s chapel. At the beginning of the school year, I struggled with singing in front of my peers because I feared I would be judged by my classmates. Since then I have thought about it and have decided that it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. It’s more about who I’m serving and who I’m ministering to through the music. It’s not a performance; the time is meant for worship. It doesn’t matter if you’re a talented singer or if you sing off-key, God finds it praise to Him either way.

 

I don’t always have the right attitude about serving on the worship team. There are times that I’d rather sleep in or socialize with my friends. Sometimes I’d much rather sing the songs I want, when I want; but that’s not how ministry works. Through my parents, I have learned that God calls us to minister alongside Him and that it’s not about us, but His glory. Sometimes I don’t want to hear the same-old truthful words that tell me I’d be doing it for the Lord. But reality is, you must put in work as a servant. It’s not always going to be easy, but it’s worth it. As the Bible says, the body cannot work without each part. I’ve come to learn that the Church cannot work without each ministry and each person who serves in that ministry.

 

After singing at the Advent services, I came to realize that God rewards your commitment, even though you might not notice it in the moment. He has rewarded me by changing my attitude and reminding me to serve every chance that I have. Serving on the church worship team gives me a unique opportunity to serve with my dad doing something we both love. Even if I may not enjoy the work I need to put into it, I’m doing it for God. How can I sit when I can be praising Him with the voice He’s given me and for all that He’s done for me?

 

I would encourage those thinking about starting or joining a ministry that even though there may be a lot of work to be done or you may be tempted to do something else, God will bless you and others through the ministry you’ve been called to.

 

 

Bella La Cagnina