Do You Remember How To Really Worship?
I play drums for Flight 852 and this week I had an amazing experience. While I was playing I felt as if I was filled with the Holy Spirit, something I haven't really experienced. When I played the last two songs (Raindown by Planetshakers and To Live Is Christ by Youth Alive NSW) it was deep, I let everything go and just played, I was doing fills & hitting cymbals like there was no tomorrow and it felt good! (and apparently sounded good too!) It was an awesome way to worship, you really get into it. When I'm on sound, I sometimes get into a zone where I just feel God is there and I'm just zoned out into the mix, but lately I've been too in the technical stuff and lost that feel a bit. Lastweek I was at 180 and during worship I couldn't concentrate, I ended up just standing there trying to focus on the music and words without singing. Sometimes we get lost in all the technical stuff and we forget how to worship but on Friday I realized that we just got to let go and let God take us. Its not easy but its worth a shot!
I play drums for Flight 852 and this week I had an amazing experience. While I was playing I felt as if I was filled with the Holy Spirit, something I haven't really experienced. When I played the last two songs (Raindown by Planetshakers and To Live Is Christ by Youth Alive NSW) it was deep, I let everything go and just played, I was doing fills & hitting cymbals like there was no tomorrow and it felt good! (and apparently sounded good too!) It was an awesome way to worship, you really get into it. When I'm on sound, I sometimes get into a zone where I just feel God is there and I'm just zoned out into the mix, but lately I've been too in the technical stuff and lost that feel a bit. Lastweek I was at 180 and during worship I couldn't concentrate, I ended up just standing there trying to focus on the music and words without singing. Sometimes we get lost in all the technical stuff and we forget how to worship but on Friday I realized that we just got to let go and let God take us. Its not easy but its worth a shot!
posted by Sounds Of Wood @ 2:31 am
11 Comments:
At 10/6/06 09:47,
Anonymous said…
God... if god is so great then how come my twin sister died in a car crash two months ago, if god is so great why is there wars happening all over the world, why should u be so special that god gave up his time to help you? I stopped beleiving in God a long time ago!
At 10/6/06 10:17,
Derek said…
to anonymous:
i want to let you know that even though we believe in God, you have no right to just judge someone is 'special' just because she really encountered God. we respect that you have your views and we have ours.
in light of that, you think michele hasn't had her share of pain and suffering in her life? yet here she is, deciding to move on from those painful experiences and still love God and accept that life is not always peaches and cream.
in my own life, i've been addicted to drugs, lost my university degree, been hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, yet i still have decided that there is a God and i CHOOSE to follow Him. in fact, the only thing that has kept me going is that i asked for His forgiveness and he gave it to freely and abundantly. i think that is harder and more rewarding than just blaming God and stop believing in Him.
unlike you my friend, i'm am not ashamed and i leave my name and my site for you to visit. i have no idea if you're ever going to see this site again, but if you do, visit mine or email me at dpma65{at}hotmail.com
thanks for taking the time to read if you have.
At 10/6/06 11:01,
Tom Read said…
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At 10/6/06 17:10,
Tom Read said…
I hate it when people leave "anonymous" comments. If you're not going to leave your real name, don't bother!
Michele, great post. It's awesome to see what God is doing is your life. Keep on with the drums :)
At 10/6/06 23:41,
Kath said…
Hey Michele, you did an awesome job on the drums on friday! It is awesome to hear that God has filled you with the holy spirit during worship. To be honest while leading I felt it too but at the same time my faith sometimes kept on lacking because i kept making a few mistakes while trying to lead. But I kept going and God is my strength. anyways =D Keep it up with the drums!!!
At 10/6/06 23:48,
Kath said…
Hey Michele, you did an awesome job on the drums on friday! It is awesome to hear that God has filled you with the holy spirit during worship. To be honest while leading I felt it too but at the same time my faith sometimes kept on lacking because i kept making a few mistakes while trying to lead. But I kept going and God is my strength. anyways =D Keep it up with the drums!!!
At 11/6/06 00:49,
crif said…
ditto on the anonymous! but that's cool - cuz watever u'r going thru, i guarantee you that we've all been there too, have all come through that tunnel, and now are living in the light! i don't know u'r name, but just the same, you'll be in my prayers!
michele - that's real awesome! i KNOW how 'in the zone' you are when you're on the desk, so it's great to hear that you're letting the 'other side' grab you! however, i just want you to know that you shouldn't get TOO COMFORTABLE!!!! ahahahahaahaha
BLESS YOU WOMAN!!!!!!!
At 18/6/06 13:01,
Carmen Read said…
Hello there Michele (Mushy)
You are an awesome woman of God and i am so glad to share our lives together! Through thick and thin, through rain or sun, through silly talks and angry moments! Through silly jokes and uncontrolable laughter! To unbelieveable awesome dance!!!! You really rock my world! Thank you for sharing you life with me! I am so excited for what God has called you to do! And i believe it is BIG!!
You have touched me - touched my heart! I never though any one could be so great to me but you have showed a different side to life! You really do rock and I love you a million and million and One GREEN M&Ms!!!!!!!!!
GOD ROCKS :D never let him go - You are doing great
At 29/6/06 18:32,
Cheryl said…
Hi! Michelle, I'm making new blog friends in the Vine and rather than wait through the long process of seeing each other Sunday after Sunday until we feel like we've seen each other enough to say more than hello, I thought I'd just say hello here and see if you want a new blog friend. I'm nice : ), and I really like your posts and I haven't heard you drum yet but I'd love to, especially if you let go and let God take you.
At 1/7/06 11:06,
Carmen Read said…
Michele (Mushy!!!!)
I am missing you sosos much! I actually went home and cried because you werent coming today!! You see you mean so much to me!!!!!! I hope all goes well at work and hope you enjoy your day... its a BIG bummer that you wouldnt be there... (my heart just cracked!)
But I will be thinking of you and Ill sms you to keep you updated with any funny stuff... :D Let me know when we can chill YO!!!
LOVE YOU MILLION AND ONE GREEN M&M
At 1/7/06 11:06,
Carmen Read said…
Michele (Mushy!!!!)
I am missing you sosos much! I actually went home and cried because you werent coming today!! You see you mean so much to me!!!!!! I hope all goes well at work and hope you enjoy your day... its a BIG bummer that you wouldnt be there... (my heart just cracked!)
But I will be thinking of you and Ill sms you to keep you updated with any funny stuff... :D Let me know when we can chill YO!!!
LOVE YOU MILLION AND ONE GREEN M&M
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