The first time I ever lead a worship was at a SHOUT back in 2010. It was around the third day and I was deciding whether to stay or go to my friends birthday. I remember it very vividly haha. I was torn from either going to spend time with my friends or spending time getting to know the Lord. I was washing the dishes after we had lunch and a brother came to help out. I had already decided to leave and notified the team lead that I would be leaving because I made prior commitments. As the dishes were about done, the brother helping me out asked me how I was enjoying the event/retreat/training so far. I replied that I was enjoying it so far. What he asked next is probably one of the funniest and most randomest things I have ever been asked before. He asked me if I had my boots of readiness on. I replied jokingly “I always have them on.” He then said “good, can you lead afternoon worships?” I was so caught off guard but at the same time it was as if the Lord knew the real desire of my heart. I believe that the real reason I wanted to go to my friend’s birthday was to experience intimacy with others. When I was asked to lead worship, I believe God was answering that desire. I answered the Lord’s call to leading that worship and not only did I experience intimacy with others but with God in a very special way.
The reason why I bring this story up is because amidst the busyness of life, I sometimes forget that the Lord knows the desires of my heart and knows exactly how to fulfill them. The year of 2015 has a lot of possibilities for me. I already know that I have preconceptions to what the Lord may have for me, but I must be ready for anything. I believe the Lord has been preparing good things for me. I must continually have my boots of readiness on, because I am still on this journey back to Him.
Jeremiah 29:11 “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.”
Ephesians 6:15 “As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace.”
Lord may I continually put my trust in your plans and not upon my own.