Merge Worship

I was watching The West Wing last night while I couldn't sleep and this scene was in that episode. The young lady in the scene wants to say thank you to a teacher who is retiring and has asked for the President to issue a proclamation for her. I'll wait until you finish...





This scene moved me and I'll tell you why. I'm moved by a lot of things, but consistently I'm moved by people making a significant impact on the lives of others. It's why some of my favorite moments in life haven't been musical or public. It's the phone call from an old friend telling you how much you meant to them. It's sending an email to my childhood pastor to tell him "a lot of what I do has a little 'Steve' in it. It's the teenage drummer crying when I left my last church because of our friendship. It's receiving an email that says thanks for your encouragement or sending an email that thanks someone not for what they did or do, but for who they are to you.

Relationships matter to me. Honestly, I'm not that moved by title or position. I love the opportunity to lead, but the opportunity to impact others is what motivates me to keep going. Be encouraged all of you who give your life trying to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Someday you'll get your call too. The one I'm hoping for is "well done good and faithful servant".

Is there anyone out there who is missing a moment like this phone call from you? You might not be able to get the President on the line but I'm sure they'd love to just hear it from you.