The Worshiping Artist Quotes

“We should not, therefore, be too taken aback when unexpected and upsetting and discouraging things happen to us now. What do they mean? Why, simply that God in His wisdom means to make something of us which we have not attained yet, and is dealing with us accordingly. Perhaps He means to strengthen us in patience, good humour, compassion, humility, or meekness, by giving us some extra practice in exercising these graces under specially difficult conditions. Perhaps He has new lessons in self-denial and self-distrust to teach us. Perhaps He wishes to break us of complacency, or unreality, or undetected forms of pride and conceit. Perhaps His purpose is simply to draw us closer to Himself in conscious communion with Him; for it is often the case, as all the saints know, that fellowship with the Father and the Son is most vivid and sweet, and Christian joy is greatest, when the cross is heaviest…. Or perhaps God is preparing us for forms of service of which at present we have no inkling.”
― Rory Noland, The Worshiping Artist: Equipping You and Your Ministry Team to Lead Others in Worship

“Zephaniah 3:17 states that the Lord “will quiet you with his love.” So whenever those negative voices whisper that you’re a worthless failure, let the Lord “quiet you with his love.” Let God’s love silence those hurtful voices from your past.”
― Rory Noland, The Worshiping Artist: Equipping You and Your Ministry Team to Lead Others in Worship

“It’s not always easy to spot idolatry in ourselves. Until the Holy Spirit brings it to light, we may be unaware how tight a grip something has on us. For that reason, we should pay close attention to anything we’re convinced we can’t live without.”
― Rory Noland, The Worshiping Artist: Equipping You and Your Ministry Team to Lead Others in Worship