We had ReaLife tonight. ReaLife is a Young Life group for at-risk kids. Most of the kids who come are from the Alternative Learning Center and/or a foster home in town that sends them. We had a smaller group - 8 kids - there tonight. Of the 5 girls there, 3 are pregnant - 1 for the second time. Most are unsure about God, but they come because it's a fun, safe place and they get a good meal. We share our stories with them and listen to their stories. Christ has given us a true love for them and I know they can feel that, even though they question the source. We send extra food home with them, and they are happy to have food to share with their family - those that have families, anyway. They have experienced so much in their lives - really tough situations - and they are still kids. I don't know what to say or do to help make their lives better - it's too big a job for me, so I'm glad that God is in charge. I would appreciate any prayers that you could send up for them.
We asked a couple of the girls about their big purses. Someone asked if they carried a dog in there. It turns out, one of them did have a dog. His name is Pedro. He is injured, so he wears a sparkly band-aid.
Tracy shared her story tonight. It was a story of forgiveness - God's forgiveness. Psalm 32:1-7 is one of David's Psalm - David's story is also one of forgiveness.
Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sines are covered.
Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit.
When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.
For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.
Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my trangressions to the Lord"-and you forgave the guilt of my sin.
Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him.
You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance
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