about worship and the acoustic guitar

Somebody commented that she can't really hear the sound of the acoustic guitar when I am playing. And if every instrument has a role to play in the worship team, wouldn't that mean that that instrument was redundant? It was a harmless comment but I can't remember why I was bothered by that remark. Perhaps it made me feel inadequate and worthless in the worship team. Afterall, I want to have a part to play when I am with the team.

It isn't a bad thing actually because I don't want to be heard. I have never wanted to be on stage because I don't feel comfortable being seen and heard on stage. I decided to join the worship team merely because I was led into it.. plus I always had a heart for the worship ministry. It felt right when I finally took that step of faith to be involved. So I should be more than happy that people cannot hear the acoustic guitar when I am playing it especially when being able to hear it sometimes means a wrong chord is played. But I guess hearing that remark made me doubt my worth not just as a musician but a musician in service of God's people through the ministry. I guess I was affected because I felt useless to some degree. And I doubt my worth in the worship team. It wasn't a nice feeling at all but I am thankful for the reminder that worship is really not about me but about God. And He uses every part of my service to Him. It didn't really matter because I don't have to be heard to show that God is using me. Also, my guitar teacher did tell me that the acoustic guitar in a band is a support for the drums in setting the rhythm for the songs.

It's an honour to be serving with the rest of god-loving musicians, with hearts fervant for God. I am so appreciative of the gifts and talents that God has bestowed upon them and I am thankful to be playing alongside with them. I pray that I will always remember that worship is primarily about God, not about me, and God will use me as He deems fit.
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