Something to think about as we start a new year

[sonworshiper]

Hmm, didn't we just discuss this on another list?



I don't tend to do the difficult songs you mentioned. . .

Super syncopated, words that don't fit melodic lines, words that are really in the radio-pop-concert culture more than the congregational culture.

I love some of the songs like that--makes me think of some of the newer more difficult songs from Hillsong. But as much as I like the songs, and are touched by them, I can't and won't do them in worship at our church. I can't do them justice and as well, they would be hard to do for the congregation. So I'll just enjoy listening to the cd's and worship with them.



I think also of those "wordy" songs. . . my son and I were discussing this as we were driving to do groceries today. . . I love Chris Tomlin's song "Indiscribable", however, it's awfully wordy. I have a hard time "leading it" because I have to concentrate so hard on the words and where it goes. . . so I don't do it at church--I did it only once. . .didn't go so well, although people love the song--it's hard to sing.



I also think of Newsboys' "It is You". . .. great song--all about HIM Dean. But it's really hard to keep up with well--in "music" we'd say. . .first and second endings and coda's. Hard to do while trying to worship. I think anyway.



When I'm introducing a new song at church, I look for a good catchy tune, that's easy to learn, and good lyrics that touch my spirit. I know it's not about "my" spirit, but when I'm looking at prospective songs, "my" spirit is what I have. . .and I rely on God's leading to help me choose those new ones.



Once I do the song at church, I look for how it went over, did they catch on to it quickly? Was it easy for them? Did they enter into worship even though it was a new song? I also look to see their facial expressions. Then I wait to hear reactions--and I ask them as well if they liked it. Most often, they love the new songs and I'll add them permanently to my list. Otherwise, I won't use it again.



I do keep a few songs "about me", for repentive moments, where "I", or "we" need to get down to some repenting and vowing and such. Always a good thing.



Interestingly enough, when I'm leading a spontaneous worship time, or selah moment or whatever wording people use for those times between songs. . . .my singing usually ends up concentrating on the holiness of God. . . encouraging people to worship Him because of Who He is and because of His character.



Anyway, that's my little rant for the moment.



Blessings!



Moe.

:crooner:



(I just love the smilie with the guitar! -- makes me smile everytime!)