Spirit-led Worship

The ongoing classes have been stupendous! I have had so many positive responses. But the most exciting thing that has happened as of late has been growth in the worship team. 

One of the biggest concerns I have for worship teams in the West is to help them step out of the structured worship when the Spirit is leading. The people on the worship team at Remedy have such great hearts, and one of the privileges I've had here is to speak into the group and help guide them into following the leading of the Spirit. 

So, since being here God has been guiding me in helping the worship team to not be afraid when the Spirit is leading, to find the freedom to flow with him and let him lead. It’s been going great, and this past week was a huge breakthrough!

That weekend God put on my heart to tell Amy, the worship leader, some things in regards to worship that would encourage her and help her "go with the flow". The conversation went so well, and that Sunday ended up being the best time of worship I’ve had with the band yet. It was clearly evident that Amy was free and following the Spirit, and we all went with it. 

Afterwards I heard people saying that God really spoke to them during the time of worship. SO AWESOME!!! There really was a freedom that flowed throughout the whole congregation.

Later that day Amy wrote to me, “Joel, I know I say this all the time but thank you so much for all you are doing all Remedy! I thank you today specifically for what you are doing with the band - thank you for allowing the Holy Spirit to work through you to show us how to truly worship!!! God's doing amazing work here! And it is so great to have you a part of the band each week. Love you bro!”

My favorite part is, “Love you bro!”  : )