Make a Joyful Noise

For years I have clung to the idea that my voice is okay blending into a chorus, but should never be heard as a solo voice.  After all, I was not selected for the Concert Choir in high school, despite my fervent desire.  So I've refused to sing lead or solo whenever possible.  Then I realized that pride and fear were getting in the way of what God was asking me to do.  Now I figure that if someone asks me to sing, and they know what my voice sounds like, then who am I to stand in the way.  I try to just give it to the Lord and let him decide how to use it.  I'm a lot less nervous now that I realize that it's not about me and what I sound like.  It's about worship and offering whatever I have for the Lord to use.