I stood next to an elderly Indian man at church this morning. He radiated friendliness and greeted me with a thick accent as he shook my hand vigorously. During the worship, he sang loudly. He sang with as much passion and love for Jesus as I have ever seen. And he sang... terribly... off... pitch!
I like to sing harmony, but this seemed to cause confusion for the warm soul of a man. When I sang harmony, he sang as though he were completely tone deaf. I switched to melody in an effort to help him. The situation improved, but only slightly.
You might think - because I am a musician - that this would distract me or that I might in some way "disdain" his singing. But this could not be farther from the truth!
I learned a long time ago (the hard way) that sincerity of heart counts for a whole lot more than musical ability. God doesn't want a performance; He wants us to come to Him in authenticity and vulnerability! Anybody can perform - good musicians are a dime a dozen - but a true worshiper is harder to come by.
I was so grateful to be standing next to this man. He inspired me! I am thankful that he sang so wholeheartedly and with reckless abandon, not caring what anyone but God thought. That is as it should be!
I can only imagine what a sweet, sweet sound his offering was in God's ears. I know how much it blessed me.
I like to sing harmony, but this seemed to cause confusion for the warm soul of a man. When I sang harmony, he sang as though he were completely tone deaf. I switched to melody in an effort to help him. The situation improved, but only slightly.
You might think - because I am a musician - that this would distract me or that I might in some way "disdain" his singing. But this could not be farther from the truth!
I can only imagine what a sweet, sweet sound his offering was in God's ears. I know how much it blessed me.
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