I know I’ve got to, but I don’t know where to start.
I don’t know what to say.
I can’t do it justice.
But since there’s no way I’ll be able to fall asleep until the wee hours (a combination of Monster energy drinks and the Holy Ghost), I may as well give it a shot.

Our one year anniversary was the most moving day of worship I’ve ever been a part of.
Not one of the most… the most.
I’m just going to build a random list of reasons why. Let’s see where this goes.

1. Just over 1300 people came out this morning to celebrate with us.
That was dang cool.

2. Having the entire core team-still intact-on stage to start the service was a big deal to me.
Guys, you’re my heart. Thanks for taking the plunge.

3. I cussed in my sermon first service. Just the hell word. And it really wasn’t a cuss word. I used it the Bible way. But Holly says I cussed.
I didn’t cuss second service. My mom was there.
“So you’re a grown man and you’re scared of your mom?”
Yes. Definitely.

4. I wore a custom suit. Larry Hubatka and my wife said I looked sexy.
Don’t get used to it, boys and girls.
Thanks for hooking me up Murph and Alexander B! Walk it out…

5. Our one year anniversary video, leading into The Sound, was the coolest service element we’ve ever had.
(I know I’m maxing out on superlatives here. Bear with me. I’m buzzing.)
It was moving, but not too sappy.
Funny, but not too silly.
Thanks Sean and Tonia.
50 hours well spent.
(I’ll try to post the video here tomorrow.)

6. Our live recording tonight was out of control.
No, it really was. Out of con-freaking-trol.
The building was packed to the gills, and the energy was superhuman.
Praise pit: wow. You guys stole the show!
Gonna be a great album. Pre-sold over 400 tonight!

I’ve seen U2 and the Chili Peppers live in the last year.
They can’t touch what we experienced tonight.
And now we’ll have the disc to prove it!
I love worshipping God with you Elevation…
You bunch of crack smoking Christians.

7. I think I burned 60,000 calories leading worship tonight.
That means I don’t have to exercise for the next month.

8. I don’t owe Chunks $50 because I didn’t cry.
I cried in my heart. But that doesn’t count. So I’m good.

I’m sure there are more reasons.

You know, when I laid my hands on my son and my wife tonight and prayed for them, reflecting on the day, I felt so grateful that it physically hurt.

This has been the most amazing year of my life.

Thank you Elevation.

Thank you Jesus!