Long And Glorious Day

The alarm went off at 4 this morning...

We're at GMA and have had a great/full and long week. Thanks for your prayers Sunday night. It was a huge honor to lead about 2000 people in worship as the week began, pushing Jesus to the front and center and reminding us all that there is just one person that this stuff is all about. We did our best to honor Him and focus our attention on the only one worthy. The hours before and since have been filled with interviews, meetings, video tapings, catching up with friends, getting awards and, this morning, the non-stop round of morning radio shows. The guys are veterans at this, but I was along with Chris talking about the Everything Glorious release and 4 AM is not my favorite time of the day.

Between 5 and 9:30 I think we were on live with about 10 stations, and then we capped it off with me, DC and Chris on with our friends Rick and Bubba by phone.

Lot's of questions for me about Passion...So Louie, we've all heard the music and know these amazing worship leaders, but what is Passion??? Can you tell us what it's all about. I wanted to say, "How long will you be on the air today?" But managed in a minute to cast vision for a generation going after the fame of God...lives turned around to see that we are here for Him and our lives matter most when they matter for what matters most!

It was so cool to be in the Renaissance Hotel (where all these stations broadcast live during the week) and across the street from the Gaylord, remembering our days here and telling the nation about His glory. And as a bonus, most talked about the CD and K-Love and KTIS in MSP played tracks for their listeners this morning, too. Very kind.

All that to say, it's 9:30 PM and the day is still rolling. DC is at the Grand Ole Opry doing a sound check for his song at the Doves tomorrow night and we are yet to wind down after a really full day. But there is much favor on this humble movement of ours and people are noticing the ripples of your lives, this mighty army running after God.

Passion is not about GMA, but nonetheless, we are here in the midst of it, wanting to be true to who we are and who He is. On many occasions we have had the chance to say in front of lots of people, "It's all about one name-Jesus Christ." And we're not the only ones feeling that way. The place is filled with lovers of Jesus in all shapes and flavors. Yesterday, we were recognized with the GMA Impact Award, an acknowledgement of the way God has used Passion and sixsteps in the past few years to touch Christian music and the world. Crazy. Humbling. God. Thank you.

Tomorrow brings more stuff and then the Doves, where sixsteps/Passion hold about 18 nominations. Whatever is given, we will gratefully receive. Either way, our mission is clear.

Shelley mentioned Isaiah 26:12 (not 8!) in accepting the Impact Award yesterday, where it reads in part..."All we have accomplished, You have done for us."

Jesus, today You are glorious still!
LG