A lot of churches worship leaders will hear the number one song in the land and declare, "We have to do this song!" In reality, not every song that is number one is number one.
What does that mean....
Just because everyone knows it and its on the radio for a thousand consecutive weeks at number one, doesn't mean that it will be a great worship song. In fact, sometimes the pressure to take a number one and make it the best in your worship set can distract you from what God is wanting to do.
This is where knowing your congregation helps. Knowing them provides insight to what will be effective and what may be a flop. Use that to your advantage. Plan out new music based not on the charts of popularity, but on the wings or worship. You learn it and worship with it in private. Then, if you can get to His presence with it, present it to the team and see what they think. There are a lot of songs that are for "Positive Entertainment" and nothing really more.
What?
Yes...I wouldn't sing a song by Francesca Batistelli called "Free to be Me" in church! How does singing about a rip in your jeans, or being late for work, or the speeding ticket help you focus on worship and entering His presence? It distracts more than help. That's because it's not appropriate for worship.
Use wisdom and good judgement when picking out music. Mostly, pray that God direct you into a fountain of great music for leading the church in worship. After all...He gives sermons to pastors,why would He not give you the music if you seek Him?
Friday, May 19, 2017
Monday, May 1, 2017
Worship Engagement
You're on stage and between songs. Everything up to that point has brought you here. You have one (or two) songs left on the set list, and you feel an urge to do something not planned.
Sometimes it takes a quiet moment to hear God's voice and directions. We prepare and pray for His guidance in the upcoming services, and sometimes He gives us just enough to get to 'that' moment. It can be anywhere in the worship service, and you know it when you get there. What do you do?
Some worship leaders know exactly what to do. Others don't. I knew what to do from the experiences I received by watching my parents and other ministers and worship leaders. Not everyone grows up in the environment I did, and therefore doesn't have the same experiences to draw from that I do. None the less, it was still terrifying to actually do it.
God will sometimes drop something in your spirit or in your heart, and you can't help but share it. It's usually something that uplifts or edifies the church. Pentecostal brothers and sisters will know what I'm talking about...Sometimes God uses speaking in tongues for this something, and other times He impresses us like He does ministers when they are preparing their sermons. The method is not important. What is important is that when this happens, you trust God and do or say what He wants you to.
Their are other times that speaking to the congregation will encourage worship or help set the attitude and help focus the people in their worship. Sometimes a simple prayer or an exhortation can be enough. Then there are times where you may quote scripture and briefly interpret it for them. There are many things that can be done in those moments. You just have to do it.
Don't be afraid. You're already singing in front of the congregation, why not go ahead talk to them. You talk to them before and after services anyway. Sometimes we get nervous about the little things we do, when we need to just focus on God.
These moments of spoken word will have positive results in the long run. It may take you a couple times to get the feel for it, or to recognize what God is asking you to do; but...It keeps the focus of the people where it belongs.....On worshiping God. You never know what condition someone may be in, or what they are going through. Your words may remind them that He is sufficient for all needs in their lives; that He is mighty enough, loving enough, and gentle enough to help them through anything they are facing or dealing with. This opens their hearts to a more sincere form of worship, and those that respond usually leave encouraged by God, having a more positive outlook on their situation, and since they've had an encounter with the Almighty, they leaved changed.
After all, isn't this our mission as worship leaders? Aren't we supposed to help people into sincere worship? Aren't we supposed to help them into the Holy of Holies? Aren't we supposed to help the Pastor make sure that people leave changed?
This is one way to do this!
Sometimes it takes a quiet moment to hear God's voice and directions. We prepare and pray for His guidance in the upcoming services, and sometimes He gives us just enough to get to 'that' moment. It can be anywhere in the worship service, and you know it when you get there. What do you do?
Some worship leaders know exactly what to do. Others don't. I knew what to do from the experiences I received by watching my parents and other ministers and worship leaders. Not everyone grows up in the environment I did, and therefore doesn't have the same experiences to draw from that I do. None the less, it was still terrifying to actually do it.
God will sometimes drop something in your spirit or in your heart, and you can't help but share it. It's usually something that uplifts or edifies the church. Pentecostal brothers and sisters will know what I'm talking about...Sometimes God uses speaking in tongues for this something, and other times He impresses us like He does ministers when they are preparing their sermons. The method is not important. What is important is that when this happens, you trust God and do or say what He wants you to.
Their are other times that speaking to the congregation will encourage worship or help set the attitude and help focus the people in their worship. Sometimes a simple prayer or an exhortation can be enough. Then there are times where you may quote scripture and briefly interpret it for them. There are many things that can be done in those moments. You just have to do it.
Don't be afraid. You're already singing in front of the congregation, why not go ahead talk to them. You talk to them before and after services anyway. Sometimes we get nervous about the little things we do, when we need to just focus on God.
These moments of spoken word will have positive results in the long run. It may take you a couple times to get the feel for it, or to recognize what God is asking you to do; but...It keeps the focus of the people where it belongs.....On worshiping God. You never know what condition someone may be in, or what they are going through. Your words may remind them that He is sufficient for all needs in their lives; that He is mighty enough, loving enough, and gentle enough to help them through anything they are facing or dealing with. This opens their hearts to a more sincere form of worship, and those that respond usually leave encouraged by God, having a more positive outlook on their situation, and since they've had an encounter with the Almighty, they leaved changed.
After all, isn't this our mission as worship leaders? Aren't we supposed to help people into sincere worship? Aren't we supposed to help them into the Holy of Holies? Aren't we supposed to help the Pastor make sure that people leave changed?
This is one way to do this!
Monday, April 24, 2017
Epic Fail!
Ok...So I set out with a great plan to post everyday during the week up to Easter. I failed.
I wanted to show the effort and care that the writers of hymns used to carefully craft their songs. I think I accomplished this, somewhat.
I wanted to inspire you, my readers, to take extra time and effort in your worship during the week before and the day of Easter. No idea if that was successful...but I hope so.
Sometimes we set out to do things that seem incredible and we believe if we can do that thing, then the presence of God will be so think in the room that the fog of His glory would surround us. In our minds and imaginations we tend to believe that our project or task will be awesome, and everybody will hit their parts perfectly, the harmonies will be flawless, and the lighting will be perfect. Basically, we picture our team onstage lip-syncing to Hillsong, Bethany, or Bethel's music.
Reality check...As I've said before, we are not these worship teams. You will not sound like them!
As much as I wanted to accomplish my earlier stated goals, I'm not a writer for a newspaper, magazine, or any other publication outside of His Presence - Our Praise and I've failed.
The fact is that failure is part of life, and part of learning. If we don't fail, then we don't learn how to make things better.
This past Christmas, I was given an entire service to lead the congregation in worship. I had the lights dimmed to a soft ambient setting. I had candles placed strategically around the stage, and I created a background for the screen to have up. I envisioned a time of intimate worship with everyone enjoying the presence of God on that night. While it was a success, the intended result never materialized. There was sporadic worship, and everyone enjoyed the music. But I learned some things about our congregation, and their expectations. They walked in the door looking to be entertained more than looking to worship. That's not a bad thing, it's just not what I was hoping for. They came expecting a type of cantata instead of worship.
My point is this. Don't be afraid to try something and fail at it. You can only grow from it. Thomas Edison tried to make the light bulb around two thousand times before he found the one way that worked. When he was asked about it, his reply was this..."I didn't fail two thousand times, I just found two thousand ways to not make a light bulb." When you fail, you're not really failing. IF you learn something, it's a success!
......But still don't expect your worship team to be Hillsong!
I wanted to show the effort and care that the writers of hymns used to carefully craft their songs. I think I accomplished this, somewhat.
I wanted to inspire you, my readers, to take extra time and effort in your worship during the week before and the day of Easter. No idea if that was successful...but I hope so.
Sometimes we set out to do things that seem incredible and we believe if we can do that thing, then the presence of God will be so think in the room that the fog of His glory would surround us. In our minds and imaginations we tend to believe that our project or task will be awesome, and everybody will hit their parts perfectly, the harmonies will be flawless, and the lighting will be perfect. Basically, we picture our team onstage lip-syncing to Hillsong, Bethany, or Bethel's music.
Reality check...As I've said before, we are not these worship teams. You will not sound like them!
As much as I wanted to accomplish my earlier stated goals, I'm not a writer for a newspaper, magazine, or any other publication outside of His Presence - Our Praise and I've failed.
The fact is that failure is part of life, and part of learning. If we don't fail, then we don't learn how to make things better.
This past Christmas, I was given an entire service to lead the congregation in worship. I had the lights dimmed to a soft ambient setting. I had candles placed strategically around the stage, and I created a background for the screen to have up. I envisioned a time of intimate worship with everyone enjoying the presence of God on that night. While it was a success, the intended result never materialized. There was sporadic worship, and everyone enjoyed the music. But I learned some things about our congregation, and their expectations. They walked in the door looking to be entertained more than looking to worship. That's not a bad thing, it's just not what I was hoping for. They came expecting a type of cantata instead of worship.
My point is this. Don't be afraid to try something and fail at it. You can only grow from it. Thomas Edison tried to make the light bulb around two thousand times before he found the one way that worked. When he was asked about it, his reply was this..."I didn't fail two thousand times, I just found two thousand ways to not make a light bulb." When you fail, you're not really failing. IF you learn something, it's a success!
......But still don't expect your worship team to be Hillsong!
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Nothing But The Blood (3 of 7)
"What can wash away my sin? What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the Blood of Jesus!
For my pardon this I see, For my cleansing this I plea.
Nothing but the Blood of Jesus!
Nothing can for sin atone. Naught of good that I have done.
Nothing but the Blood of Jesus!
This is all my hope and peace, This is all my righteousness!
Nothing but the Blood of Jesus!
O precious is that flow, that makes me white as snow.
No other fount I know! Nothing but the Blood of Jesus!"
Wow! What a song! The Rev. Robert Lowry felt such passion about the value and importance of the blood that he penned this song with strong and powerful wording!
Only the blood of Jesus Christ can wash our sins away, can make us complete, is able to pardon, and is our hope and righteousness. Only the blood can atone for our sins, and nothing we do can make us righteous. How incredible is it that the weight of these words and the importance of understanding them is the cornerstone of our faith!
A shower with Herbal Essence shampoo and Dove body wash cant cleanse you like being totally submerged in the precious blood of the lamb! Too many times, church goers tend to live like they want to Monday through Saturday. Then, Sunday morning, they come in with their spiritual shoes on and jump, shout, run the aisles (ask your Grand Parents about it), and "work" under the anointing. I'm sorry...God doesn't want that. He wants to submerge you beneath the flow....
Did you catch that? The blood is flowing! That means it's not a standing pool like what we are baptized in. It's a flow. Once you're in it, you move to a new place. You can't get out of the flow where you entered the flow!
When you are sincere in your repentance, God totally submerges you in the flow and you are changed. You don't go back to the things that you used to do, or to where you used to go.
Strive to stay in the flow!
Nothing but the Blood of Jesus!
For my pardon this I see, For my cleansing this I plea.
Nothing but the Blood of Jesus!
Nothing can for sin atone. Naught of good that I have done.
Nothing but the Blood of Jesus!
This is all my hope and peace, This is all my righteousness!
Nothing but the Blood of Jesus!
O precious is that flow, that makes me white as snow.
No other fount I know! Nothing but the Blood of Jesus!"
Wow! What a song! The Rev. Robert Lowry felt such passion about the value and importance of the blood that he penned this song with strong and powerful wording!
Only the blood of Jesus Christ can wash our sins away, can make us complete, is able to pardon, and is our hope and righteousness. Only the blood can atone for our sins, and nothing we do can make us righteous. How incredible is it that the weight of these words and the importance of understanding them is the cornerstone of our faith!
A shower with Herbal Essence shampoo and Dove body wash cant cleanse you like being totally submerged in the precious blood of the lamb! Too many times, church goers tend to live like they want to Monday through Saturday. Then, Sunday morning, they come in with their spiritual shoes on and jump, shout, run the aisles (ask your Grand Parents about it), and "work" under the anointing. I'm sorry...God doesn't want that. He wants to submerge you beneath the flow....
Did you catch that? The blood is flowing! That means it's not a standing pool like what we are baptized in. It's a flow. Once you're in it, you move to a new place. You can't get out of the flow where you entered the flow!
When you are sincere in your repentance, God totally submerges you in the flow and you are changed. You don't go back to the things that you used to do, or to where you used to go.
Strive to stay in the flow!
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Are You Washed In The Blood
"Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing pow'r?
Are you washed in the blood of the lamb?
Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour?
Are you washed in the blood of the lamb?
Are you walking daily by the Savior's side?
Are you washed in the blood of the lamb?
Do you rest each moment in the crucified?
Are you washed in the blood of the lamb?
When the Bride-Groom cometh will your robes be white?
Pure and white in the blood of the lamb?
Will your soul be ready for the mansion bright?
And be washed in the blood of the lamb!
Lay aside the garments that are stained with sin.
And be washed in the blood of the lamb!
There's a fountain flowing for the soul un-clean
O be washed in the blood of the lamb!"
The writer is calling you out! If you're washed in the blood, then you should doing the following:
1) Fully trusting in His grace
2) Walking daily by the Savior's side
3) Resting in the security of Him who was crucified
And if you are washed in the blood, you need to do these things:
1) Make sure your robe is white
2) make sure your soul is ready
3) Lay aside all sin stained garments
4) Be washed in the blood of the Lamb!
What does this mean? This is a daily guide on what we need to do to make sure we are ready when He comes back. The writer is compelling, reminding, and challenging us to live as if He was coming back in the next few minutes. As Christians, we should be doing this because we love Him, not because this song tells us to.
As worship leaders, sometimes we have to compel, remind, and challenge our congregants to help them focus on what is required of us. Too many churches and church members live for themselves and don't really focus on how they should be living. They focus on "being fed" by the minister, enjoying the music, and keeping the status quo. The fact is that too many church goers are not going because of their conviction to serve Christ. No, they are going because they expect Christ to serve them. This way of thinking is killing our churches and causing an epidemic. Now, people say that they don't have to go to church to feel God. While this is true, they stay out of church to hunt, fish, have family time, go to ball games, or whatever else they want to do. They don't pray or read scripture while they are doing these activities...No, they are enjoying life.
There is nothing wrong with enjoying life, or taking a Sunday off from church every once in a while. The fact remains though, We need other believers to encourage us, to uplift us, to edify us, and to walk with us through life's trials.
This is where we compel, remind and challenge. This is where we help others see the importance of these things. This is where our music needs to deliver a clear, concise, message to the members.
It's not just the Pastors job....Welcome to ministry!
Are you washed in the blood of the lamb?
Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour?
Are you washed in the blood of the lamb?
Are you walking daily by the Savior's side?
Are you washed in the blood of the lamb?
Do you rest each moment in the crucified?
Are you washed in the blood of the lamb?
When the Bride-Groom cometh will your robes be white?
Pure and white in the blood of the lamb?
Will your soul be ready for the mansion bright?
And be washed in the blood of the lamb!
Lay aside the garments that are stained with sin.
And be washed in the blood of the lamb!
There's a fountain flowing for the soul un-clean
O be washed in the blood of the lamb!"
The writer is calling you out! If you're washed in the blood, then you should doing the following:
1) Fully trusting in His grace
2) Walking daily by the Savior's side
3) Resting in the security of Him who was crucified
And if you are washed in the blood, you need to do these things:
1) Make sure your robe is white
2) make sure your soul is ready
3) Lay aside all sin stained garments
4) Be washed in the blood of the Lamb!
What does this mean? This is a daily guide on what we need to do to make sure we are ready when He comes back. The writer is compelling, reminding, and challenging us to live as if He was coming back in the next few minutes. As Christians, we should be doing this because we love Him, not because this song tells us to.
As worship leaders, sometimes we have to compel, remind, and challenge our congregants to help them focus on what is required of us. Too many churches and church members live for themselves and don't really focus on how they should be living. They focus on "being fed" by the minister, enjoying the music, and keeping the status quo. The fact is that too many church goers are not going because of their conviction to serve Christ. No, they are going because they expect Christ to serve them. This way of thinking is killing our churches and causing an epidemic. Now, people say that they don't have to go to church to feel God. While this is true, they stay out of church to hunt, fish, have family time, go to ball games, or whatever else they want to do. They don't pray or read scripture while they are doing these activities...No, they are enjoying life.
There is nothing wrong with enjoying life, or taking a Sunday off from church every once in a while. The fact remains though, We need other believers to encourage us, to uplift us, to edify us, and to walk with us through life's trials.
This is where we compel, remind and challenge. This is where we help others see the importance of these things. This is where our music needs to deliver a clear, concise, message to the members.
It's not just the Pastors job....Welcome to ministry!
Monday, April 10, 2017
There Is A Fountain
"There is a fountain, filled with blood
Drawn from Immanuel's veins.
And sinners plunged beneath that flood
Lose all their guilty stains.
Lose all their guilty stains.
Lose all their guilty stains."
"The dying thief rejoiced to see
that fountain in his day.
And there may I, tho vile as he,
Wash all my sins away.
Wash all my sins away.
Wash all my sins away"
"E'er since by faith, I saw the stream
Thy flowing wounds supply
Redeeming love has been my theme
And shall be till I die.
And shall be till I die.
And shall be till I die."
Then in a nobler, sweeter song I'll sing
Thy pow'r to save
When this pool lisping, stammering tongue
Lies silent in the grave.
Lies silent in the grave.
Lies silent in the grave."
This is a beautiful song written by W.M. Cowper. Look at the wording, the emphasis on certain words, and how he follows a distinctive structure.
Cowper didn't just write a song. No, he wrote an anthem about The Crucifixion of Jesus. The blood wasn't spilled, it was drawn. The thief rejoiced when he saw that fountain because even he knew of the grace that it supplied. Then Cowper references his own conversion and tells that his one declaration on the Earth shall ever be of Jesus' redeeming love. Lastly, he looks across death and into Glory. He looks to the time that he sings God's praises in Heaven; to when he is singing, "Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord; Who was and is and is to come!"
The eloquence that Cowper uses should make all songwriters take a second look. I think too many times we "Dumb Down" our worship to make it easier to sing too, or more relevant to a generation of people that refuse to think on a higher plane of thought.
Millennials tend to think with emotion versus logic. So, we adapt to what they need in order to understand grace and salvation. Once they get it - once they realize what salvation truly means; we then need to direct them to the elegance of worship. What does that mean? It means once a student knows what a painting is, and what the purposes of a painting could be, we introduce them to a Monet, or a Picasso. Once the student understands what music is and how it is made and written, then you introduce them to the complexities of Beethoven, Bach, and Tchaikovsky. They will have a greater appreciation of the beauty of these great painters and composers once they understand the basics.
We have to give them the meat. We have to get them off of the milk and help them mature in Christ Jesus. Their worship needs to mature as well.
This process isn't the music directors alone...No, it falls on all leaders in the church.
But for now...take some time and ponder the wondrous cross. Discover eloquent verses that reflect a writers most passionate and compelling emotions. Discover how they described our God. Not in simple mans terms, but in complex phrases and thoughts, as well as fluid scores of music.
Be inspired by this song that Cowper so elegantly penned.
Drawn from Immanuel's veins.
And sinners plunged beneath that flood
Lose all their guilty stains.
Lose all their guilty stains.
Lose all their guilty stains."
"The dying thief rejoiced to see
that fountain in his day.
And there may I, tho vile as he,
Wash all my sins away.
Wash all my sins away.
Wash all my sins away"
"E'er since by faith, I saw the stream
Thy flowing wounds supply
Redeeming love has been my theme
And shall be till I die.
And shall be till I die.
And shall be till I die."
Then in a nobler, sweeter song I'll sing
Thy pow'r to save
When this pool lisping, stammering tongue
Lies silent in the grave.
Lies silent in the grave.
Lies silent in the grave."
This is a beautiful song written by W.M. Cowper. Look at the wording, the emphasis on certain words, and how he follows a distinctive structure.
Cowper didn't just write a song. No, he wrote an anthem about The Crucifixion of Jesus. The blood wasn't spilled, it was drawn. The thief rejoiced when he saw that fountain because even he knew of the grace that it supplied. Then Cowper references his own conversion and tells that his one declaration on the Earth shall ever be of Jesus' redeeming love. Lastly, he looks across death and into Glory. He looks to the time that he sings God's praises in Heaven; to when he is singing, "Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord; Who was and is and is to come!"
The eloquence that Cowper uses should make all songwriters take a second look. I think too many times we "Dumb Down" our worship to make it easier to sing too, or more relevant to a generation of people that refuse to think on a higher plane of thought.
Millennials tend to think with emotion versus logic. So, we adapt to what they need in order to understand grace and salvation. Once they get it - once they realize what salvation truly means; we then need to direct them to the elegance of worship. What does that mean? It means once a student knows what a painting is, and what the purposes of a painting could be, we introduce them to a Monet, or a Picasso. Once the student understands what music is and how it is made and written, then you introduce them to the complexities of Beethoven, Bach, and Tchaikovsky. They will have a greater appreciation of the beauty of these great painters and composers once they understand the basics.
We have to give them the meat. We have to get them off of the milk and help them mature in Christ Jesus. Their worship needs to mature as well.
This process isn't the music directors alone...No, it falls on all leaders in the church.
But for now...take some time and ponder the wondrous cross. Discover eloquent verses that reflect a writers most passionate and compelling emotions. Discover how they described our God. Not in simple mans terms, but in complex phrases and thoughts, as well as fluid scores of music.
Be inspired by this song that Cowper so elegantly penned.
Friday, March 31, 2017
God Speaks
There is a plumbing problem in your house. The drain pipes are stopped up and no amount of liquid fire or Liquid Plumber can unclog it. Your washing machine drains the water into the pipes, but it back flows to the master bathroom tub.
You crawl under the house to get to all the pipes. You've got mud around you, there are worms crawling in the dirt beside you, and there is an awful stench.
Then it happens...God Speaks.
Sometimes life keeps you busy enough that your focus isn't on God. While I was under my house trying to fix the problem of my drain, God stirred my mind back to being thankful. My outlook changed a bit. Instead of frustration, anger, being ready to either pay someone or sale the house; I took a more calm approach...mostly. I remembered my tarp, and laid it down to stay out of the mud. I remembered my knee pads in the car and was able to have a little cushion for my sore joints. I became grateful that human waste was not the area I was working on and my outlook on the repair changed. In fact, some would say I "over fixed" the problem.
On the way to the hardware store, God gave me some lyrics to a song I've been working on. A simple chorus, with maybe three main parts...a verse, chorus, and maybe a bridge, It's nothing fancy, and it may never be sung by any other worship team. But...It's inspired by God, and it's already blessed me.
God doesn't give us something for us to do nothing with it! He expects us to use the gift to further His kingdom. The Holy Spirit is here to lead and guide us, for the purpose of furthering the Kingdom. After all, if we're not furthering the Kingdom of God, what are we doing?
When He speaks, listen to Him. Trust me, He knows best. In all things, praise Him for His goodness and mercies. However, even the Holy Scripture says in 1 Samuel 15:22 that obedience is better than any sacrifice you may present. Just...Obey what He says, when He says to do it. Sometimes, His words to us are encouragement, confirmation, correction, and inspiration. We need to be able to use what He gives us in each situation; whether it's for your own personal growth or for the edification of the church body. Trust me, that will become obvious if it isn't right away.
Just..........Be a willing servant, always listening for the voice of God!
God speaks to us in His own way, and in His own timing. We just have to be ready to receive.
You crawl under the house to get to all the pipes. You've got mud around you, there are worms crawling in the dirt beside you, and there is an awful stench.
Then it happens...God Speaks.
Sometimes life keeps you busy enough that your focus isn't on God. While I was under my house trying to fix the problem of my drain, God stirred my mind back to being thankful. My outlook changed a bit. Instead of frustration, anger, being ready to either pay someone or sale the house; I took a more calm approach...mostly. I remembered my tarp, and laid it down to stay out of the mud. I remembered my knee pads in the car and was able to have a little cushion for my sore joints. I became grateful that human waste was not the area I was working on and my outlook on the repair changed. In fact, some would say I "over fixed" the problem.
On the way to the hardware store, God gave me some lyrics to a song I've been working on. A simple chorus, with maybe three main parts...a verse, chorus, and maybe a bridge, It's nothing fancy, and it may never be sung by any other worship team. But...It's inspired by God, and it's already blessed me.
God doesn't give us something for us to do nothing with it! He expects us to use the gift to further His kingdom. The Holy Spirit is here to lead and guide us, for the purpose of furthering the Kingdom. After all, if we're not furthering the Kingdom of God, what are we doing?
When He speaks, listen to Him. Trust me, He knows best. In all things, praise Him for His goodness and mercies. However, even the Holy Scripture says in 1 Samuel 15:22 that obedience is better than any sacrifice you may present. Just...Obey what He says, when He says to do it. Sometimes, His words to us are encouragement, confirmation, correction, and inspiration. We need to be able to use what He gives us in each situation; whether it's for your own personal growth or for the edification of the church body. Trust me, that will become obvious if it isn't right away.
Just..........Be a willing servant, always listening for the voice of God!
God speaks to us in His own way, and in His own timing. We just have to be ready to receive.
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