Chapter 7

        This chapter talks about Gods word. Gods word is a source of truth, and is very important. As being a worship leader, it is crucial that we know Gods word. If we don't know Gods word, we may not have the wisdom we need to properly lead worship. Gods word is a gift we should not take for granted.    
        God is the word. Gods word is one of Gods greatest gifts. Gods word is a source of truth and wisdom, so knowing his word is a very good idea. As I am part of a worship team, I should spend a lot of time so I can follow what God has commanded in his word. When I don't spend enough time in the word, I feel less full spiritually, thus to truly engage in worship, I should often endure in the bible.

Chapter 6

         This chapter discusses thankfulness. It is good to be thankful in all situations. Without this kind of thankfulness, it is hard to live a life of worship. We have so much, that God has given us yet often forget to be thankful, and rather think about what we want. We forget how much we have, and how much we can not have.

        I have been blessed with very much. God has given me more than I deserve, yet I know I am not always as thankful as I should be. Living a life of worship requires thankfulness. I strive to worship God with all I do, and without thankfulness, that isn't possible. It is important for me to remain thankful.

Chapter five

        We shouldn't only worship when we play music, or at church but throughout our daily lives. We should worship through our everyday activities. We should be kind to others. We shouldn't be prideful. We should always worship God.

        This really applies to me. I feel I only think about God during church activities. I am always distracted. I should constantly model after Christ, not just when I am playing worship. Following God is a full time activity.

        Chapter three talks about humility. We are all broken sinners, and need God indefinitely. God wants our praise, our purpose is to glorify him. When we are leading, we need to not think about how we look, because we are all equal. God loves us all more than we can comprehend.

       This really spoke to me because I, like all people, struggle with humility. Many people think of them selves to much, good or bad. God is the center of all, and thus we should make him the center of are lives. This chapter made me think.

chapter 2

       This chapter adresses grace, and human error. He describes how everyone sins, and many people feel inadequate because of their sins, and that they shouldnt lead worship. He discusses John 1:9, and the fact that if we confess our sins, they will be forgivin. Though we fall short, God still sent his son to die for our sins. We must rely on Gods grace, not our own strength.  We need to understand how God loves us unconditionally, and will use us.

       I really liked this chapter, because of how encouraging it is. I often fall short, and blow it, but i know God loves me, and died for my sins. Gods love for us is greater than anything we can think of. With Gods grace, our sins can be forgivin, and we can live for God, as he has a plan for each, and every one of us.  

Chapter one

        When he was saved, God became his friend and companion. Eventually he felt called to be a worship leader. He learned much of the process of worship, and being with God. It got to a point were he was performing, and focusing on what people thought, his only time with God was when he was reading. He was playing his teqniques, not praising God. Eventually God again found him. He realized the only way to sucesfully lead worship was to be close to God, in constant persist of being close to him.

        I was indeed moved by this chapter. I once been told that we don't choose God once, and follow him then on, but we need to choose him on a daily basis. To constantly pursue God is more than necessary for being an effective worship leader.

Introduction

        This introduction excited me to read this book. He talked about how important it is to be a worship leader. He described how this book will tell how to be a worship leader. He also said there are short chapters so there can be quick reading. The introduction of keys to becoming an effective worship leader clearly stated how this book will inspire.

I very much liked this introduction. I like what he said about how each chapter will be a bit of wisdom in itself. It will be very good for me to read these chapters in class. As I am starting to play at valley this wisdom will indeed be necessary. I am excited to read this.