Ambushed by God

Lessons from St. Louis

This year in STL was unlike previous years. While much was the same (the schedule, training, 15th street), something very different was happening below the surface. I sensed God working in amazing ways in the lives of Mt. Zion's students. While for most of them the Project was nothing new, it's almost like God ambushed us. He was speaking to us in new fresh ways and we all seemed to be ready to receive the Word with gladness.

I sensed in our students a desire for more - something deeper and more real. There was less immaturity and goofiness from the students and a seriousness about God. Wow. I pray that what began in St. Louis continues.

One thing we talked about as we prepared to come home from STL is accountability. Too often t we exhibit Lone Ranger spirituality and fail to remember that God gave us the church so that we could live in community with others. Accountability should naturally be a part of that. My prayer is that we will each take action on those things God spoke to us about. I'm praying that I will grasp my role in making that happen.