Chapter 4 of Keys to Becoming an Effective Worship Leader

    In this chapter, the author talks about surrendering ourselves and giving up all our talents and abilities to God. It says specifically to have a "Levitical heart." This means to be completely given to the Lord. All our talents were given to us from God, to use for His glory. The author also says that we shouldn't do things to get something from God, but simply to honor Him, regardless of the consequences.
    I really liked what the author said about Ephesians 1:12, where it says we are to "be for the praise of His glory." He emphasizes the word "be." He explains that we do not exist to "do" but to simply "be" for His glory. As Christian worship leaders, we need to realize that it is not about "doing" the worship and the songs to bring God glory. It's about who we are and what are intentions are. It's all about "being" for His glory.

Chapter Three of Keys to becoming an Effective Worship Leader

     In chapter three of Keys to Becoming an Effective Worship Leader, the author talks about our motives for worshipping God. He compares worship leaders with popular artists who's goals are only   to "make it big." He says we should be satisfied to worship God and serve him, even if nobody sees or recognizes us. He goes on to say that God is looking for people who are not self-centered but are focused on Him. At the end he lists out ways we can humbly serve the Lord.
     As worship leaders, we shouldn't be worshipping just so we can "make it big" or show off our talents. Worship is a time for us to humbly come before our God and worship him with all that we are. I really liked when the author talked about how the ultimate worshiper in 1000 BC Israel spent time making up songs and singing to God by himself, as he stood guard of the family sheep. I feel like that paints such a nice picture for us about what it really means to worship humbly.