When I was little and I was by myself, I used to sing a song to the Lord. It was a simple act of worship arising from a simple song. The song was I Love You Lord (and I Lift my voice); it is a repetitive song and it allowed me to meditate and pray while I sang.
The summer before I left home for college I sat on the swings of my elementary school playground, singing that song and praying. It was a time to say good bye to my past, say goodbye to my childhood. It was a time to let go of the past's familiarity and trust God's guidance for the future.
I sang this song a few other times since then. But its been years since it has come to my head.
This morning I gave my first sermon. There was some nervous energy running through me as I sat in the CM Office. Sunday School classes were cared for, and still and hour before the service started, so I sat down and and began to pray. As I did one song came to mind: I Love You Lord. Even when I'm alone I don't sing aloud. This is the one song I sing aloud; loud enough to be heard. As I began to trust God for my role in the service, I continued to sing.
As the service started I sat in the pew, and listen to announcements and responsive readings, and sang the songs. Then the worship team began to sing, I love you, Lord.
My sermon was about ministry (taken from Matthew 14:13-21) It was about giving our best and watching God take what we have and make it so much better.
Here is the audio of the sermon
--Serving Him alongside all of you, just from further away
--Jesse Letourneau
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