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Observe The Rest: Our Response To The  Pandemic

3/23/2020

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If you would have asked me back in January what my plans were for Easter I could have told you specifically every aspect of the service that was planned, down to the keys of the songs and even the transitions. But if you were to ask me that same question today I would not have a good answer for you. Isn't it amazing how our plans can change, and in an instant. I mean, if you would have asked me even a week ago I would have given the same answer from January. 

This pandemic, COVID-19, has shaken the entire world. I am a part of several social media groups for Worship Leaders and there is much anxiety and distress as things change almost daily. The majority of us are having to change everything that we have planned and prayed over for months, and we are having to plan and pray even harder for God to show us what it is that He is trying to teach us in these moments. 

​When I think about how this virus has effectively silenced life as we know it, I cannot help but contemplate a rest. For those of you who may not know, a rest is a musical notation that indicates the absence of sound, a period of silence. Any choir that I have every worked with has heard me say, many times, that we must observe the rests as we are working through our music. Rests represent a place
 for a musician to breathe. Rests, or moments of silence in music, are also effective in helping to craft a worshipful moment.  Rests are important, in music and in life.

This rest that we are collectively experiencing across the globe is just as  important as a rest in an anthem we may sing, or a worship song we may lead. I want us to take full advantage of this rest that we have found ourselves in. But I also understand how challenging this can be. I have stood in front of orchestras and watched musicians frantically counting their measures of rest to ensure that they come in at just the right moment.

I believe that God has something amazing to teach us as His people during this time of rest, and I want to ensure that we come out of this at just the right moment spiritually. 
It is my desire over these next days and weeks to encourage and spiritually challenge you as we observe the rest together.

8 Comments
Jen Chacon link
3/23/2020 02:22:51 pm

Love this!!

Sabbath was my *word* last year and it is SO much harder to practice than it sounds. I'm thankful for this time of rest.

Well put Adam!

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Sherry Goebel
3/23/2020 02:26:40 pm

Looking forward to the next installment.
Resting now!🤣

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Chris Powers
3/23/2020 02:27:43 pm

Just what I needed to here today. Love you and would love to see ya'll.

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Beth Berry
3/23/2020 02:54:24 pm

I look forward to reading your blogs as we experience these trying times. Thank you so much for taking care of my daughter and my grandkids! Much Love!

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Dale Jones
3/23/2020 04:37:35 pm

Adam, thank you for these words of encouragement. You are an amazing man of God and I’m so proud to call you my Worship Pastor and friend.

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Linda Brown
3/23/2020 07:40:40 pm

I guess God has to let us 'be shaken' sometimes before he can get our attention. It is then that we need to 'rest' while He begins his work in us. I have no doubt that we, as individuals as well as a nation, will come out with a much better perspective on life. It is an encouragement to know that He is in control and as long as we surrender to Him we will be in His care

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Mavis
3/24/2020 07:52:45 pm

Enjoyed reading this !! Look forward to more post!

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Dee Bondurant
3/26/2020 07:07:33 am

Great words Adam!!! Keep bringing it.

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