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Urbana 09 - Part V

This morning, more than 400 people stood up and publicly committed their lives to Jesus Christ.

This evening, about 7000 people stood up and publicly committed themselves to cross-cultural missions.

I fit in neither group, but today God started bringing the pieces together for me. He has reaffirmed my personal mission and my identity in Him. He’s led me into horrifying recognition of my shortcomings and also reaffirmed the fact that his love for me does not vacillate with my personal righteousness.

God has given me new awareness… Of his work in the world. Of the injustices that abound and the ways I can help mitigate them. Of the people in my life that I can love better. Of the redeeming work of Jesus. Of how a young librarian can be used to forward the gospel of Christ.

I did not fill out a response card tonight. I don’t yet know if my way lies in cross-cultural missions. But I know who I am and what my purpose is, even if the path is not yet clear.

It’s been a pretty good day.