For every one time you lead a song during a service, you probably sing it two other times during rehearsal.<\/p>\n
Them: 1. You: 3.<\/p>\n
For every one time you lead a song during a service, then lead it a few weeks later a second time, chances are that a quarter (or so) of your congregation isn\u2019t there to sing it.<\/p>\n
Them: 1 \u2013 2. You: 6.<\/p>\n
And then for every time you lead a song during a service, then lead it a few weeks later a second time, and everyone in your congregation happens to be there all at the same time, you\u2019re probably also leading that same song in some other context.<\/p>\n
Them: 2. You: 7.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s understandable that you get tired of certain songs when you\u2019re leading worship. Between rehearsals, multiple services, and different events, odds are that there are particular songs you sing quite frequently.<\/p>\n
But it\u2019s important to keep in mind that just because you\u2019re tired of a song, it doesn\u2019t mean people in your congregation are tired of it too. You get tired of songs more quickly than your congregation does.<\/p>\n
Sometimes it\u2019s the opposite problem. You just love a certain song and could sing it every week, but people in your congregation are sick of it. It takes growing in discernment, wisdom, and observational sharpness to be able to spot this.<\/p>\n
However, it\u2019s more likely that you\u2019re the one who\u2019s going to be getting tired of a song first. Be encouraged that it takes much longer for the congregation to get sick of it than you think it might.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the main reason why this should be encouraging to you:<\/p>\n
It isn\u2019t necessary to introduce new songs as often as you\u2019re tempted.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s probably a song you did a few months ago that people would be quite happy to sing again. Maybe you did a song just last week that people really seemed to enjoy. Then do it again this week. You know that song you think people don\u2019t want to sing again? Maybe they wouldn\u2019t mind so much.<\/p>\n
So keep in mind that for every 7 times you sing a song \u2013 the average person in the congregation is singing it twice. Don\u2019t be so quick to put that song on the bench.<\/p>\n