Have you seen it? You know, THE look? It’s the way people dress to look a certain part, to fit into a certain mold, and be a part of a section of our culture. The scene kids have their look, the hip-hop crowd has their look, the jock, the cheerleader, even the young worship leader now a days has a certain LOOK. You’ve seen it, I know I have: usually it includes some of the following: tight dark jeans, a v-neck shirt, and a choice between some slip-on’s or the amazing converse all star shoe…
lately have you ever stopped to think about how much time you spend on certain things throughout your day? I’ve been convicted personally lately with the time on spend on a variety of things; sitting and doing nothing, surfing the interwebs, wasting time at work, figuring out what I’m coffee I’m going to order… you get the picture. Recently though I found myself in a place that I thought I would never would.
It was a Saturday night and I found myself spending a considerable amount of time standing in front of my bedroom closet debating the only thing one would internally debate with ones-self while staring at closet; “what am I going to wear”? I honestly probably spent 20-30 minutes trying to figure it out. The night before I was set to lead there I am struggling to find the right shirt to go with the right jeans that ultimately would go with the appropriate color of Converse All-Stars. So here’s my point: Is the time that I’m spending attempting to find the right “look” equal to the time I spend preparing for an encounter with our almighty, passionate, loving, creative God?
I wanted to share this experience with you because it was a huge wake up moment in the life of my ministry that caused me to re-evaluate where I intentionally use my time. Truth be told: we all could probably use some more time at the feet of the King, asking Him for His divine guidance as we prepare to step up on a platform and connect people to Him in song. So to all worship leaders out there; remember that it’s about more than V-Necks and a sweet pair of Converse.
So what about you? What do you need to spend less time on so you can focus on God?
Cristina says:
On my off time, less time just sitting watching the same movies repeatedly and other ways I waste time. During work, less time internally complaining instead of seeing how good I’ve got it compared to how bad it could be. Also, less time not-witnessing.
Sep 04, 2009, 8:47 pmjcollesano says:
Good stuff. It’s hard to be conscious of it all the time
Sep 04, 2009, 12:31 pmSharon v says:
Thank you Josh for putting this out there! I know I spend too much time on Facebook! Spending time with God and in His word has always been a hard one and it shouldn’t be. We can spend hours on the computer but only a short time reading the Word. So sad but it’s so true. I personally have become aware of this and making it more of a priority. Oh, and the clothes issue…Old Navy has $5 v-neck t-shirts. Go and buy one in every color! No more deciding!
Sep 04, 2009, 1:57 pmAnonymous says:
Boo wooing about what I’ve had to “give up” these past few years and what has been taken away from me recently! IE: the miles that separate me from my children! my friends that are not nearby; my two kitty cats that died in Sicily while I am here in Michigan! Honestly, they were never mine to have to give up to begin with. And that’s what I need to focus on; why on earth am I still on the earth? For me and what I want? or for Jesus Christ and what I know he wants to do through me?
Sep 04, 2009, 2:33 pmThanks Josh! you have a knack for getting to the heart of the matter.
jcollesano says:
Sharon: tried the $5 v-necks, after 2 washes they get about 2 inches shorter… no good! haha
Sep 04, 2009, 11:50 am