Stop Crossing your Fingers and Hoping for the BEST

Spring 2026

Stop Crossing Your Fingers...and HOPING for the BEST...

Are you the type of person who thrives on structure, or do you prefer to "go with the flow" and see what happens when the microphone turns on?

If you’re an artistic type, you might prefer to throw schedules to the wind to keep the creative juices flowing. While that spontaneity feels good in the moment, we often carry that same "Que Sera, Sera"—whatever will be, will be—attitude into our singing. (For my younger readers: maybe Google that one!)

I often hear singers say, "This is just how I sound," or "I just can't hit those high notes."

But I don't believe we are called to settle for "just how it is."

God is honored when we become intentional about the skills and assignments He has given us. In the Parable of the Talents found in Matthew 25:14-30, we see a clear mandate: take what you’ve been given, invest in it, and watch it grow. We are called to be faithful stewards of the natural gift we’ve been handed.

Here are three ways to step up the intentionality of your craft:

1. Make Vocalizing a Routine
Think of yourself as an athlete training for a marathon. You wouldn't run 26 miles without a warm-up, and you shouldn't ask your voice to lead a congregation without preparation. Psalm 33:3 tells us to "Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts."

Skillfulness requires practice. By integrating consistent exercises into your daily life—even just five minutes of hums and lip bubbles during your morning commute—you will begin to see a massive upgrade in your vocal strength and stamina. The key is consistency!

2. Work With a Coach
In any discipline, you will go further and faster with a guide. A coach can hear things you can't and identify your "next steps" before you even realize you're stuck. Seeking out a trusted mentor for a few sessions isn't just about technique; it’s about gaining the knowledge that builds true confidence. Knowledge is power, and it allows you to lead from a place of security rather than guesswork.

3. Think Long-Term
Intentionality is a lifestyle that preserves your voice for the long haul. Healthy habits—like consistent hydration, vocal rest, and physical sleep—aren't just "good tips"; they are acts of diligent stewardship.

It is easy to take your voice for granted or normalize hoarseness and fatigue. By knowing your vocal stressors now, you ensure you’ll still be singing a decade from now.

The Bottom Line
"Whatever will be, will be" does not apply to our calling or our spiritual lives. Just as our relationship with the Lord requires intentionality to flourish, our singing skills require discipline to grow.

Let's stop crossing our fingers and hoping for the best outcome. When we are obedient in the small things—like our vocal routines, our confidence takes off to worship with less distraction.

How will you bring more intentionality to your singing this week?

All my best!

Christine

Christine Loy

Worship Singers, Founder and Coach, Worship Leader