Chapter 7

In chapter 7 the author talks about the importance of knowing the Word of God. He puts an emphasis on the fact that scriptures are actually in songs. It is important to have scriptures in our hearts so we can lean back on those in times of trouble. When we are in a tough situation we can lean on the words of God to help make our choices. Also as worship leaders we need to build our relations with God in order to lead to lead others to God.

My favorite part was how refreshing this chapter was. A lot of times as worship leaders and musicians we are so focused on the craft and being great at what we do but sometimes we forget about what's most important which is God. 

Chapter 6

In chapter 6 the author talks about the importance of being thankful through it all. He reminds us that sometimes it's easy to focus on all the negative going on around us. This is very relatable musicians as a lot of times are complaining about the sound, singers, not getting paid enough and so on. But it is important to remember we are doing it for Christ and to remember all the blessing he gives us daily. God is always good but we do not always remember.

My favorite part was how the author stresses the importance of thinking of Gods blessing all the time. I struggle with this as I have a tendency to look at all the bad instead of the good. I really enjoyed reading this chapter. 

chapter 5

Chapter 5
In this chapter the author makes a point of demonstrating to the reader that is a vital that as worship leaders we not only worship on Sunday's, but all thoughout the week with our lives. He says our life of worship must influence everything we do and say. A Sunday of worship must be preceded by 6 days of worship and living for the Lord. As worship leaders we must not only focus on putting on a show, but being someone church members can look at as a good example for how to live for God. God should be before the music.

My favorite part was the story in Acts 16 and how Paul was beaten and thrown into prison. The author asked what would we do if we were put in that situation. I believe I would probably panic, but Paul sang praises unto God.

Chapter 4

In chapter 4 the author talks about not only glorifying God with our music but with our life. The concept he talked about is very relevant and important to understand. A lot of times musicians only focus on the music and not on our lifestyles. Our talents mean nothing in the end to God the only thing that matters is if we gave our life to God. He gives examples from the Bible on the importance of giving yourlife to God.

My favorite part was how he says we have to give our life to God without conditions. God should be number one in our life and we should not have our own agendas ahead of what God wants. I also enjoyed the fact that he used verses in the beginning of the carter to help set the tone for the rest of the chapter.

Chapter 3
In chapter 3 the author talks about the importance of having a servants heart. He used the story of David and how he was content with just watching over the sheep and writing songs of Gods greatness. His humble attitude led him to play in front of a king. This is a concept very different to the current world view of success. Many musicians today are only fuccosed on making it to the top. But the author encourages us to focus on having a broken heart for God and have a desire to please him.

I got a lot out this chapter. Many times I find myself only focussing on personal success and trying to make it to the top. It reminded me that it is important to do it in order to serve God and with that mentality success will come either way. God gives us talents in order to worship him and have a servants attitude toward what we do in life. And it is important to remember why you are doing it.

Chapter 2- Walking in Gods grace
In chapter 2  Tom Kraeuter says that many worship leaders feel that they are unworthy to lead worship and lead people into Gods presence. He says that fact is that we are unworthy, but because of the blood that was shed for us on Calvary redeems us and covers our sins. Through Christ sacrifice he makes us whole and we are able to be vessels for God to minister through us. Kraeuter says not to focus on what you're doing wrong but what God is willing to do if you are willing to let him use you.

My favorite part was how Kraeuter said that we are all individually called into Gods kingdom. That is very encouraging and inspiring to a worship leader trying to understand his role.

Chapter 1
In this chapter he gives an example of a man growing older and changing his values and then going back to his original values. He relates this to his worship expiercence as he says that at the begging of his worship leading he only did it to honor and because of his love for God. As he got better at what he was doing he started leading worship based of his skill and technicality and not his love for God. In the end he says he had to go back to the start where he did it solely to worship God and honor him and that as worship leaders we should strive to do the same.


My favorite part was how he encourages the reader to value your morals while leading worship. It is true that a worship leader should focus on his relationship with God.

Introduction

In the introduction the author talks about what he will be going over in the book. He lets the reader know that this isn't an average self help book, but a book filled with insight from personal experience as the author shares his story with the hope that it will inspire others and well as be a discipleship tool for leading worship.

I really liked how sincere the author sounds about what he is doing with this book. I have read a lot of books where the tone sounds as if it was written just to be written and to have no other purpose. I like how the author is planning to be real with his audience and not give just generic advice about music and leading worship.