Spring Break

"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." (Romans 12)

In 6 days, 24 hours, and 9 minutes, 8 students, 1 wda staffer, and I will be pulling out of Athens-- trekking to New Orleans, Louisiana, to build homes for families yet still displaced by Hurricane Katrina. This is UGA's Spring Break... a time when most students bask in the sun at the beach, catch up on sleep stolen from studying and partying, visit friends and family, or get a head start on their studying as to pave a way for a breezy spring. But this small group will choose not to look to their own interests, but look to the interest of others. We have spent a lot of time talking about genuine service, recently, at the journey. I pray that this week would be used to further our students understanding and application of Christlike humility and service.

Last week, we studied the life of Gideon together on Tuesday. Matt, a staffer, ended his talk with this comment by Cundall: "The final chapter of Gideon's life appears as a distinct anticlimax to the heroic actions of the earlier section... The man who had given such a magnificent lead to his fllowers, now sets a deplorable example of self-indulgence, in which he, his family, and the whole nation were involved... Perhaps it is easier to honor God in some courageous action in the limelight of a time of national emergency than it is to honor Him consistently in the ordinary, everyday life, which requires a different kind of courage."

This is my prayer-- that our students would have this kind of courage-- to honor God consistently in the ordinary, everyday life. Pray with me that we would all cease to see service as situational or circumstantial and know it as our character-- after that of our God-- being a humble servant to all men. Our trip is March 12-16... I will update throughout the week and tell you of what God has done. Be expectant and full of faith, for I know he has planned good works for us in an eternity past!

I am grateful for your heart to serve me through your prayer and encouragement!
How can I serve you?