Did you know that right now, as I type this, there are 35,000 Lutheran youth in New Orleans praising, serving, praying and seeking the wisdom of God????
Three years ago, at this same National Youth Gathering, 36,000 Lutheran youths made historical news coming together for the largest service project ever!
The power of prayer going on in the Superdome right now must be palpable!!! I know they are praying for all people involved in yesterday's tragedy. My heart is full just thinking about the love in that place!!!
My husband and my son will have so many moving stories of the spirit to share with me when they get home. Here is one in my husbands words:
" It was raining hard once we left for our .5 mile walk to the hotel. We were all already soaked but so it wasn't really even a bother, but at some point the sky's just opened up and it was like God had turned the faucet open all the way. We had lightening and thunder and as we were about two blocks from the hotel and waiting for the light to turn green, a man pulled up to the light, rolled down his window and handed us his golf umbrella. This man didn't know us, he just knew we were in need. We didn't know if this man was Jewish or Christian or Muslim. We didn't know if he was rich or poor. We didn't know if he owned a hotel or an umbrella shop. We just knew that he acted like Jesus. Today, and throughout the conference, we have been learning about breaking down walls and barriers. We could listen to speaker after speaker, sing song after good song, participate in practicing peacemaking, discipleship and peace, but our world...our lives...won't change until we learn to act like that man with the umbrella. It is an example I will remember for the rest if my life. "
Yup, that's my Wise husband loving and serving the Lord!!!
And he's mine!!!!
May you be someones umbrella today......
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