Blog Post One: The Explanation

Sometime last year, I felt it on my heart to write up what my worship journey has looked like. How it all began, what motivated me and pretty much where it has taken me. Well, I did that, but I could never really conclude the piece. I am constantly learning and growing, and it would be somewhat unfair to try concluding that piece of work. So that has led me to where I am right now, sitting on a plane with a burning desire to start a blog post.

I figure that I would share parts of my journey in a few easy to read blog posts and perhaps it inspires you or makes you think. I don’t have a direct plan at the moment (besides a few ideas for future posts), but I am curious to see where this goes.

I have named my blog – A Worship Diary. It is literally some of my thoughts, ideas and feelings. I will share as much as I can and hope it blesses you.

My blog is not entirely aimed at worshipers although a lot of what will be written would come from this perspective: I am a Christian. I grew up in a what you would call a charismatic church (you know, flags, dancing and hands up in the air kind of vibes). I went to Sunday school (some churches call it Children’s church), I participated in singing and dancing (Right Arm, Left Arm, Right Foot, Left Foot and Turn Around ) and after all that, my parents also placed me in a Christian school so when I was done singing Father Abraham on Sunday – I was ready to sing Hop on the bus, God is on the move the Monday at school.

Today, I serve as a worship coordinator at my local church, play a few string instruments and absolutely love the house of the Lord. In other words, not much has changed!

My point is this – you might not have the same upbringing as me or perhaps not even the same beliefs, but I trust there will be something for everyone to take out of these posts. I would also love to engage with you – if you agree, disagree, frown upon – whatever it is, drop a comment or send me an email, let’s talk!

Transparency – I strive to live my life with complete transparency. Who I am in front of you is who I should be in front of my boss, my mother, my pastor and my dog! (His name is FLASH by the way). So these blog posts will be raw, real and authentic.

I am aiming to push out these blog posts quite regularly (hoping that life does not get the better of me and I can share my journey with you!). If you’d like to keep up to date with my posts – be sure to subscribe/follow with your email address!

Much love,
Hayden Hayl’