#tbt This was a crowd of less than 30 people, yet God was in the midst… and we came out to worship as the world was seemingly falling apart. This is what stewarding a gift well and having faith looks like to me. Even during a pandemic we sang “How great is our God” 🙌🏽 because He’s great in spite of our circumstances.
I pray this is a reminder that 🙏🏽our situation doesn’t dilute His greatness
This post takes it back to when I sang on a local college campus during the pandemic 😷 that’s why audience has on mask. Most people don’t know this about me, but as a child I sang in the children’s choir and in high school I led worship on what was designated as youth Sunday’s at a C.O.G.I.C church that my dad ministered at. And during my time in college I led gospel songs and sang some CCM in chorus.
Other fun facts that you may not have known about me:
1. I love to worship
2. I self taught myself to play certain CCM songs on guitar because they remind me of songs I Loved in college
3. I went to a Presbyterian Christian college my freshman year which was way different from the city school that I graduated from but it opened my ears to new sounds and a different culture
4. I wrote my first rap at around the age 12 and memorized it to secretly recite it to my close friends at my moms local baptist church (I still remember what I wrote and let’s just say I came a long way) lol
5. I started writing poetry in High School after winning “Writer of The Week” from a class project and my English teacher suggested I attend an after school poetry club… It was there that I fell in love with writing ✍🏽 (not me writing captions like a poet 🤭)
Anyways… if you read this far, thanks for being here.
Much love & God bless ❤️
Reflecting on my own experiences with worship during difficult times, I’ve found that singing songs like "How Great Is Our God" brings a profound sense of peace and connection. During the pandemic, when many gatherings were limited, worship moments—whether in small groups, online, or solitary prayer—became even more meaningful. I remember joining virtual choirs and small masked gatherings that felt intimate despite physical distance. Stewarding one’s gifts, as described, resonates deeply with me. It’s about using the talents we have—be it singing, playing instruments, or writing poetry—to uplift ourselves and others, sustaining hope when the world feels uncertain. The author’s journey from children’s choir, through church worship leading, to learning guitar and writing poetry is a beautiful reminder that faith and creativity evolve together. For those who love contemporary Christian music (CCM), self-teaching guitar or learning songs from college days can be a wonderful way to reconnect with joyful memories and spirituality. It’s inspiring how different cultural experiences, such as attending a Presbyterian Christian college, can open ears and hearts to new sounds and deepen one’s faith journey. Moreover, creative expression like writing rap or poetry in youth highlights the varied ways worship and faith can manifest. These artistic outlets often provide comfort and identity during uncertain times. I’ve learned that worship isn’t only about singing in large crowds; it’s about the authenticity and faith behind each note or word, no matter how small the audience. The scripture from Ezra 3:11 quoted in the image, "For He is good, for His mercy endures forever," is a powerful reminder that God’s greatness and mercy persist regardless of circumstances. This truth has helped me hold onto hope during personal challenges and global crises alike. Overall, this personal account encourages us to remember that our situations don’t diminish the greatness of God. Worship, creativity, and faith are gifts that, stewarded well, keep us rooted and hopeful even when the world feels like it’s falling apart.
