the artist I currently travel with was the hardest year of my marriage . I was in the frontlines of seeing God ’ s movement , playing in front of thousands of worshippers every night yet my marriage was going through its hardest time . I had to find a system that worked for us and also re-identified my priorities . Now I have a much better system in place .
To balance your family life , communicate openly and honestly with your loved ones . Set realistic expectations and prioritize quality time together . Make memories , share meals , and engage in activities that bring joy and laughter . Make memory stones happen with your kids and spouse .
SPIRITUAL WALK : THE HEART OF WORSHIP Your spiritual walk is the heart of worship , the foundation upon which everything else is built . It ’ s easy to get caught up in the busyness of preparation and performance , neglecting your personal relationship with God .
To maintain a healthy spiritual walk , prioritize quiet time , meditation , and prayer . Seek guidance from mentors and spiritual leaders , and engage in activities that nourish your soul , such as reading , journaling , and spending time in nature . My favorite activities are fishing and playing tennis . While I ’ m out there I give God the thanks for giving me the opportunity to worship him with my craft and also make a living while I ’ m at it . I live such a wonderful life , and I cannot take that for granted .
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR FINDING BALANCE
• Set realistic goals and priorities
• Establish boundaries and self-care routines
• Communicate openly with your family and support team
• Prioritize family time , reading time , and prayer
• Seek guidance from mentors and spiritual leaders
• Engage in activities that nourish your soul
CONCLUSION Finding balance as a worship guitar player requires intentionality , discipline , and grace . By prioritizing preparation , concerts , family , and spiritual walk , you ’ ll maintain your physical , emotional , and spiritual well-being . Remember , your role is not just about playing music ; it ’ s about pointing people to Jesus . By finding balance , you ’ ll become a more effective , passionate , and authentic worship leader . Learning all of this also gives you the opportunity to mentor and guide others that are struggling in the same path . I believe sharing our wins and strategies that helped get us our wins with others is part of our mission as worship guitar players as well .
Chris Rocha Chris Rocha is an American Christian producer , guitarist , business owner and pioneer in the Spanish Christian music industry . He is a two time Dove Award winner , has worked on two Grammy award winning records and has produced or recorded guitars on 5 Grammy nominated albums .
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