Playing at Fields of Faith

Oconee County High School recently hosted the first Fields of Faith for the North Georgia area (11.05.09).  Humbling is probably the most appropriate way to describe my experience with this event.  I find it ironic how, as Christians, we intend to do so much for God, yet it is our intentions that oppose Him.

At the onset of hearing about FoF I was excited. To be honest, I was rather desperate for opportunities to do what I feel God has called me to do.  It reminds me of a passage out of The Spiritual Man, which explains how noble works done in the flesh are simply a means for the enemy to affect what would otherwise seem to be godly works. My good intentions oppose the work that He wants to do, and I must be diligent to surrender my will.

That became very evident on the night of of the event. In my mind I had built up what would take place, things I might say, songs I would play. “The wisdom of man is foolishness to God.” All of my plans failed up to the moment I played. In fact, because of limited time, I ended up playing one song and saying very little.

Admittedly, it was frustrating in the moment, but I know now that it was what God wanted. I could not have played more than one song, because my hands were so cold I could not feel them. Besides, the event was obviously not about me. In the end, God was glorified. Two kids were saved, and it is an honor just to be a part of that. I thank God that He directs my footsteps. Just because we submit ourselves to the Lord, does not mean we automatically know exactly what He wants us to do. That is where faith comes in. We trust that His grace is sufficient for us, His power is perfected in our weakness. When we stumble, He holds us up. That fact is indeed very humbling. It reminds me of a verse from a song I wrote called “I Believe You”.

So many times I try to go my own way
But, Lord You’re there to guide me.
Your loving hand draws me closer to You.
No, You won’t let me go.

Oconee Leader Article on FoF, and here is a video from the event.