That’s why, as a worship leader, I often remind the congregation that together, we are the worship team, singing to the “Audience of One”. All too often, I sing a wrong note, strum a wrong chord, break strings, sing a song too fast or too slow, a little too high or a little too low, but I rejoice in these things when they happen, however accidentally. As a musician, I feel mediocre at best, but I know that God, who is surrounded 24/7 with quality worship isn’t so much concerned with my abilities as much as He is with my heart and my attitude.

Christianity is simple. Man complicates it. I personally don’t think that we have to undo 2000 years of the evolution of the church — we just need to remind people that, at the core of it all, it IS our personal relationship with Him that matters most.

God bless you!

Usher: Regardless of what we think, life on earth is about you and Christ and not really anyone else – I think Mother Theresa’s 8 steps say it best:

1) People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centred. Forgive them anyway.

-As you forgive, you choose not to be lowered to their level and thus rise-up higher to inspire. People who gripe about life would like nothing better than to hurt successful people. Why give them that satisfaction? Why not inspire them to transform instead?

2) If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.

-Be kind because this is your nature, not because you have ulterior motives. Be genuine and you will attract sincere, like-minded people to assist you with your pursuits.

3) If you’re successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies. Succeed anyway.

-People will disagree with you or be offended. Ignore these reactions. As you learn to avoid relationships of convenience, you can build a reputation of integrity.

4) If you’re honest and frank, people may cheat you. Be honest and frank anyway.

-Treat others as you would hope to be treated. Rise above a fear of dishonesty. Set examples.

5) What you spend years building, someone may destroy overnight. Build anyway.

-As you give life to your inner passions, you share joy because it gives your life meaning. If anyone burned your writings or destroyed your creations, you couldn’t help but continue. You sense this is what you’re meant to do.

6) If you find serenity and happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.

-People around you always benefit from examples of happiness. Even grumps might come around.

7) The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow. Do good anyway.

-Give of yourself not as an effort to seek approval but to uplift or cheer people for the sake of it. Visit friends, relatives and strangers in nursing homes or hospitals. Brighten their spirits.

Give the world the best you have; it may never be enough. Give the world your best anyway.

-As you detach yourself from desired outcomes, you’ll be surprised at benefits of your efforts. You aren’t meant to predict all the events you touch. Many are beyond your scope and control.

- Mother Theresa