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Back at training camp I had something really unexpected happen. One of our squad leaders walked up to me and asked “would you be one of our squad worship leaders?” I instantly said yes while thinking “what in the world am I supposed to do? I don’t sing in front of people, I don’t like leading, this is a terrible idea.” But I soon learned that I wouldn’t actually have to lead worship if I didn’t want to, my job (along with the awesome Mary Grace) is to be sure worship happens in the squad. Well I figured that was great! I mean planning things is my jam, I can plan things all day long and love every minute of it. But God had different things in mind. During our first week in Guatemala I was given a days notice that I would be leading worship Sunday morning with the help of Jacken on the guitar. We spent a good 4hrs whisper singing after “quiet time” to practice for the next morning because all day was spent in town. The next morning worship went great! Except I was told you couldn’t really hear me singing, haha oops! So I made a pact with God that I’d get out of my “you can’t actually sing loud” mindset by the next worship session. Little did I know that it would be that same week! Monday afternoon while Jacken and I were playing around with songs Tito casually said “I’m glad y’all are practicing, you’ve gotta lead worship Wednesday afternoon. Oh and it needs to be in Spanish.” Que my mini freak out. I mean leading worship is already out of my comfort zone, let alone leading worship in a language I can barely have a conversation in! But we did it! It took several hours, like really a lot of hours, lots of laughter, and some teasing the rest of the team that they’d have to sing with me. But we stood in front Wednesday afternoon and lead worship in Spanish for our hosts, teammates, and police officers. It was absolutely beautiful and I loved getting to watch everyone worship. I’m learning that Gods having me leave my comfort zone in many ways this year, the least of all is how He’s showing me I can lead. 

12 responses to “Stepping out”

  1. So proud of the way you are allowing God to use you! You are a leader and teacher! You have been a teacher for years and that is a leader just a little different in that you are worshipping and leading adults not dancing with littles! Keep opening up to new challenges! Praying for you all!

  3. Dance will be a subject soon! I’ve already gone through the 5 positions and done barre with a few. We’re all learning new ways of worship together

  4. Proud of your bravery…can’t wait to see what else He’s got in store for you. I’m so impressed with leading in Spanish! Praise Jesus! oxox

  5. You go girl!!! You’re mom told me to check out your blog since Jacken was your accompanist. So proud of you both! Keep it up for the glory of God ?

  6. Yes! Jacken is doing great and we’re having so much fun learning how to do this together

  7. Love you aunt Lili! I’m doing my best to do what he calls me to do with the same servant heart Mammaw passed on ??

  8. Leading in Spanish has been fun! It’s definitely been a learning experience but I’m blessed to have 2 people here who are fluent and help me out

  11. Lovely how you are listening and responding to God expanding your borders!
    I’m excited to worship together again, and hear your Spanish songs!

  12. What a mighty God we serve! See what you didn’t know God has been preparing you for years to be his leader! He knew you had a servant heart, he also knew all he had to do was ask and you were willing and ready! Love hearing your updates! Keep on following his call! Love ya

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