I've been part of the music ministry for about 3 or 4 years now. I have always loved worshiping God through music but due to some comments way back when I held back from actually joining this ministry. It's a powerful ministry with a lot of responsibility. When I finally joined and began singing with the team I would sometimes imagine myself having the opportunity to lead one day. I imagined knowing at least a week in advance and practicing during the week. I thought to myself what a privilege to stand before the congregation and lead the service. What would I say? What would I do? Imagine standing up there with such authority declaring the Word of God and leading His people into His presence. So many thoughts and ideas running through my head but I always told myself I'm not ready, I still have a lot to learn. It still was a dream of mine to lead but I didn't feel I was at that level yet. I began dismissing that dream and figured it just wasn't for me.

Over the past few months, we had some changes and I had the opportunity to start the service with a Bible verse and welcoming the church. I also got to semi "lead" speaking in between songs all while standing with the team by the microphones. I enjoyed it but some days I was nervous and I started wondering once again what it would be like to actually lead the service. But again I didn't think I was the right person to do so. I didn't think it was for me.

Then we came upon today, March 6th 2016, a rainy rainy morning. Driving to church this morning I didn't think I was gonna make it. I was having some car trouble in the rain and I didn't think I would arrive to church. My car was jerking and swerving and it was just a big mess but thankfully I made it safe and sound to church. Upon arriving, we were told somebody else had to lead the service because of some unforeseen circumstances. After going back and forth on who should do it I decided to go for it.... It was only going to be for one service anyways. One service turned to two and bam! what do you know, I'm standing before a full church on Friendship Day. I was nervous just thinking I had to lead in front of so many people but once that microphone was in my hand everything changed. I forgot I was nervous and I felt such liberty to worship God. It wasn't me who was leading the service anymore. It went by so smoothly and so fast and I thank God for such an opportunity. It didn't happen the way I expected it, the way I dreamed it would be like.... It didn't happen in my timing but in His! Glory to God! I am honored and humbled by such an opportunity.

Then my tongue shall tell of your righteousness and of your praise all day long. - Psalm 35:28

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! - Psalms 100:4