I lead the congregation in singing hymns at my church.
It's a simple job, but I love it.
One of my absolute favorite parts of being a chorister is my sneak-peak at people's faces while they sing praises to God. There was a sister I noticed today who seemed to be studying the words, trying with her whole focus to understand the meaning of each stanza.
My husband winks at me. My baby gurgles or shouts.
One young lady was BEAMING with every word she sang. I love watching her because her energy and conviction is contagious, and it's as though she were performing a solo in a musical. Not because she's belting it or anything--she sings in a modest congregational way--but the smile on her face is so bright and so sincere and so joyous.
And there are a handful of souls who truly worship as they sing. "In Humility Our Savior, grant they spirit here this day..." Their eyes glisten and their souls' conviction echo through their vocal chords. I know that this song, this song they sing, is for Jesus.
I learn so much about repentance, so much about joy, so much about family, so much about gospel study from my friends who teach me while I lead from the chorister's seat.
It's a simple job, but I love it.
One of my absolute favorite parts of being a chorister is my sneak-peak at people's faces while they sing praises to God. There was a sister I noticed today who seemed to be studying the words, trying with her whole focus to understand the meaning of each stanza.
My husband winks at me. My baby gurgles or shouts.
One young lady was BEAMING with every word she sang. I love watching her because her energy and conviction is contagious, and it's as though she were performing a solo in a musical. Not because she's belting it or anything--she sings in a modest congregational way--but the smile on her face is so bright and so sincere and so joyous.
And there are a handful of souls who truly worship as they sing. "In Humility Our Savior, grant they spirit here this day..." Their eyes glisten and their souls' conviction echo through their vocal chords. I know that this song, this song they sing, is for Jesus.
I learn so much about repentance, so much about joy, so much about family, so much about gospel study from my friends who teach me while I lead from the chorister's seat.
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