As one of our closing activities we were challenged to write down the name of someone who had become a shinning light for us this past week. I must admit that I was tempted to write down the name of everyone who was on the trip. But I did not. Because the more I thought about it I decided that the true test of our ability to be a shining light in the city was not what happened this past week. The true measure of our ability to be shining lights will be tested in the days and months to come. It is easy to be a light and excited and full of energy on a trip such as ours. It is far harder to embrace that enthusiasm that sustain it. So my friends on the trip, do you have what it takes to be a shining light over the long haul? Here is to hoping that you do.
Special recognition needs to be given to our youth. They were inspiring, fun, and energetic in their approach to the week. The people of Faith should be proud of our young folk. Just you watch what they accomplish in the year to come. I am really proud to be called their pastor.
I did write down the name of one person. Her name is Sara and she is my best friend. Awaken the City is her brainchild and a very fruitful product of her ministry. Awaken the City is in its second year. And already the ministry partners are counting on the continued support of the program. I am humbled in light of all that she has accomplished. She is a true city light and is making an immense difference in the life of one city. She is also making a profound difference in the life of all the Awaken the City participants.
I am so inspired by her ministry, humbled by her ministry, and thankful to call myself a partner in ministry with her.
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