The Church Musician's Prayer

O God, You have blessed us with talents and gifts beyond our
deserving. We come before You now in a joyful response to Your
blessings; to foster our talents and to offer their first fruits to You.

We recognize that our efforts, marred by our sin, are a dim reflection
of the angelic host singing to You in heaven. Our pride tempts us to
use Your gifts for our personal glory, rather than as an opportunity
for service. Our focus is often on our performance to the determent of
our purpose; we are here to serve You. Humble us, Lord.

We ask that You strengthen our voices and bodies for Your service.
Help us as we emphasize in song the same message our worship
leaders express in words and prayers. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit
and transform our music into a gift pleasing to You and meaningful
to the congregation we serve.

We ask all this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Anthony Awtrey