Some of the best times we have as a music ministry team are when we pray together at rehearsals. We usually begin the rehearsal with a reading from God's Word - something to take our minds off the business of the day, and the job at hand, and allow us to focus on our Heavenly Lord and Father.
Then we quieten our hearts before God for a time of prayer. We praise him for his greatness, thank him for his goodness to us, pray for those we know who are experiencing trials and joys, and ask for his help to make the rehearsal a time where we reflect on who he is as we prepare to serve on Sunday.
Before we leave the rehearsal, we also pray together, so that over the days between the rehearsal and the service, God might continue to work in our hearts, reminding us of what we have sung about him at the rehearsal and preparing us to serve.
Prayer is something that is never reserved for church services, prayer meetings and mealtimes. Paul writes in Colossians 4:2, "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."
Bob Kauflin, in his book Worship Matters (I know, I use that phrase a lot - but the book really is that good!) gives three reasons why prayer should be a priority:
- Prayer helps me remember what I can't do
- Prayer opens my eyes to God's purposes
- Prayer cultivates care for others
Whatever you do at your rehearsals, however much time you have, don't neglect praying together, because it will put your heart and mind in the right place to do this ministry.
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This is so true - praying is such an important part of the music ministry. Without prayer, much of the ministry would not be able to sustain.
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