While in Thailand, I was able to take a fantastic weekend trip to Phi Phi Island. We did many things including snorkeling,boating, swimming, kayaking, resting, and celebrating Lindsay Short’s Birthday and Baptism.
During our one night there we went to a bar called The Hippie Bar. We plopped ourselves down at a table in the sand near the shore of the beach. There where lanterns in the trees, mats in the sand, and a stage next to the water with a guitarist and bongo player for the night.
As we sat there my table started to cheers with their arms up, so of course I joined in yelling ” Phi Phi 2012! Yeah Birthday Girl Lindsay!” I then noticed everyone was looking at me. The guitarist had asked if anyone here played guitar so my table was yelling and pointing at me.
I quickly leaned into the table with a concerned look and said “Guys, all I know how to play on the guitar from memory is the theme song from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Worship songs.” They told me to start with Fresh Prince and take it from there.
Within minutes I was on stage with a guitar in my arms, bongo played by my side, and many people in the crowd at the bar. I introduced myself and began with Fresh Prince.
“That was flippin’ awesome girl, keep going, I’m going to take a break,” said the guitarist.
I took a breath and leaned into the microphone whispering “I’m going to do it” and began playing Our God.
Before I knew it I had played several worship songs as some of my fellow ladies jumped on the tambourine and became back-up dancers. I was in shock. After each song I heard people out in the crowd yell “one more!” They were yelling for more, more worship songs, for more God. I began to play like no one was around, as if I was in my room playing for God alone, expect praying at the same time that the people hearing these songs were having their hearts pulled closer to God’s.
The guitarist came back finally complimenting me on the time well played and sent me to the bar for a free beer.
That night I played worship for a beer , for a beach full of people who called to hear more, for the God I love and serve. He gave the most amazing gift… being able to share my love to worship Him with people who may not even know Him.
