Unimportant Things

As some of you may already be aware, I recently took a trip to New Zealand to participate in and attend a Leadership Roundtable Conference sponsored by Living Stones Leadership Ministries for pastors, elders and other leaders of churches. The overall theme of the event was "Soul Care." We, as church leaders, discussed and then challenged one another concerning the condition of our souls. Each of the terrific speakers gave much needed wake-up calls, so necessary sometimes for our spiritual lives. Personally, this came at a time when I really needed it! I have also continued to be challenged by the words that were spoken in New Zealand ever since returning to Texas.

If you have accepted the grace of God in your life and received the marvelous gift of salvation paid for by the precious blood of Jesus on the cross, I ask you - "What is the condition of YOUR soul?" Have you even thought about your soul recently?

Why is it that we followers of Christ get so easily distracted by unimportant things? Why are we frequently allowing unimportant things to lead us away from our high calling - that is to live lives that bring glory to God, and to tell others about the free gift of salvation?

I am reminded of a great song written several years ago by Paul Smith entitled "Unimportant Things." Read the lyrics below:

Feelings for the moment
They come and then they're gone.
And time shows signs of frailty
To the face that once was strong.
Diamonds don't shine bright enough
To satisfy your soul.
Foolish are the ones who seek
Treasures wrapped in gold.

Why do we face one day
In search of things that slip away
When all that really matters is YOU.
All that really matters is YOU.

It's so easy to live for
Unimportant things.
To lose sight of heaven
As we chase our manmade dreams.
Lord, free us to focus
On what life really means.
And teach us to look past
Unimportant things.

There is so much love to find here
If we take YOUR point-of-view.
So much hope to live for
If we fix our eyes on YOU.
You give comfort beyond any reason
Compassion for our pain.
And mercy that is strong enough
To cleanse our guilty stains.

Why do we waste one day
In search of things that slip away
When all that really matters is YOU.
All that really matters is YOU.

It's so easy to live for
Unimportant things.
To lose sight of heaven
As we chase our manmade dreams.
Lord, free us to focus
On what life really means.
And teach us to look past
Unimportant things.

The condition of your soul is important. As a matter of fact, in light of eternity, it is the most important thing.

How's your soul today?

Please commit with me today to spending more time on your "Soul Care" than maybe you've done recently. It really is the most important thing you can do.