As I write this post, I have this song blaring in my ears from the Together For The Gospel 2008 Live CD.  And it got me to thinking that with so much going on right now in regards to Eternity, the most important thing going on is best summarized by the following words:

My sin, on the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin not in part, but the whole
Is nailed TO THE CROSS AND I BEAR IT NO MORE
Praise The LORD, Praise The LORD OH MY SOUL

These past few days have been more business related than ministry related it seems.  We are looking at leasing 7,200 square feet at 830 E. High St. and that has brought with it a host of things related to insurance, lease language, chairs, office equipment, construction, budget etc.

Now throw in there that our Community Groups are starting in a couple weeks, our first public Sunday gathering is Sunday, March 1st (7 weeks away) and also that we are looking for a worship leader.

Along with that there is the continuous meeting with so many interesting and wonderful people here in Jeff City.  Praying will fellow pastors, faith-based initiative meetings, meeting the needs of the poor and hurting here in JC, and yea oh by the way preparing for our first sermon series called “RELIGION IS GARBAGE”.

If I step back and think about it all, it can be pretty overwhelming.  But the one thing that this song reminds me of is that despite it all the greatest need I have is not to be able to do any of those things.  The greatest need I have is that the sin of my own soul would be wiped away.  The sin of my own soul would be dealt with.  The sin of my own soul would be repented of.  And that in receiving that mercy and grace I would know my Jesus in deeper and more powerful ways each day.

The tasks of ministry will come and go, but my soul and the souls of thousands here in Jefferson City are eternal. As I drink a mountain dew and go about the work of planting Eternity, I am so thankful to my Jesus that I can truly say “It Is Well With My Soul“