When I flew into St. Louis Monday, I looked at the city from the plane and felt overwhelmed. What need! What despair! It all rushed back again, and I wanted to run from reality. However, as I drove away from the airport, I began to pray, and realize again the opportunity for God’s glory in this city. I thought of how I once lived in a world of illusions, as if football and girls were an end. And then I thought of the youth of East St. Louis, and the illusion of life they have bought into. But how great will it be when they see the Truth, the hope of Christ! When those living in illusions are born into reality, they can become leaders for the true King. And they will bring light to a dark and desolate city, making much of the our Glorious God.
I’m only here for a few more days, but as I ride around the city I’m dreaming, and I’d ask you to dream with me. Would God choose to use a group of underprivileged, poorly educated, and hopeless youth to demonstrate his glory to surrounding cities, regions, and a nation of affluent, elite citizens? I think He would, and I think He will. Please pray and dream with me to this end!
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