I recently read something by Dr. Mark Roberts that struck a chord in my heart. He writes in the July / August 2007 issue of Worship Leader magazine, "...if I had to isolate one thing that is most important for all worship leaders, it would be tending to our souls. Nothing matters more for our worship leadership than the quality of our relationship with God." There is an unseen wrestling each minister faces. Forces are identified by the Apostle Paul in Ephesians Chapter 6 capable of effecting our personal and professional life. Romans 12:2 tells us how to overcome. The New Living Translation reads this way, "Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you which is good and pleasing and perfect." God desires a continual pursuit of His transforming renewal. The result is personal and professional stability. How are you doing with this? It's not difficult to lose our bearings and get consumed with tasks. We all have long prioritized to-do lists. Time is limited and results are neccessary. But, nothing takes the place of stable God-inspired leadership. Stay healthy, minister well.
God is good,
Tim Covert
Tags: Christian Music, Devotional, Worship
