The Stage is Meant to Break You:

In my journey as a worship leader, playwright, and creative, I've come to understand that the stage is more than just a platform. It is a place of transformation, a place that's meant to break you because no one is to be worshipped except God alone.

Serving the Lord and the body of Christ through a gift of music, art, or creativity, is not about being influential or a person of notoriety. It's about selflessly serving. It's about understanding that the presence of God on the platform is not determined by feelings or performance, but by the genuine love and humility in one's heart.

I've realized that God operates on a different economy system than what our world would dictate. The lives of Moses and Paul serve as examples of this. These individuals in the Bible experienced challenging seasons before achieving success in their ministry for the kingdom of God. It's a reminder that sometimes, difficult seasons can be a part of God's plan to teach and shape us, rather than a reflection of our own mistakes or shortcomings.

I often ask myself, "Why are you only living on ten cents a day?" We often underestimate the potential and resources we have within us, settling for less than what we are capable of. The stage is meant to break us and draw us into a deep, dependent friendship with Jesus Christ, reminding us that the treasure within us is not of our own doing, but of God's.

In conclusion, my journey has taught me that the stage is not just a place for performance, but a place for transformation. It's a place where we are reminded of our purpose, our potential, and most importantly, our dependence on God.