It’s been impressed upon me that this is not just an event we’re praying for, that it goes beyond just one night of conversation with our friends. God, you love these people so much. Help us to love them like you do, and to know that you continue to work in their lives, even after the Hunger Banquet, even if it “looks” like nothing is different within them. You chose them, and you’ll continue to work through their lives.

Beyond our friends, there’s this huge campus that needs your grace and your love. It’s easy for me to love my friends and have a heart for their well being, but I know that God also loves every single person who walks across our campus. Help us to get even more of a sense of your love and vision for this campus!

I think sometimes I get into the mindset that I’m doing this “good work”, and then asking God to be in it and guide it. Yet, the entire time, God was the ultimate planner, He always has been and always will be, and we are the ones that are graciously extended the opportunity to be involved in his work. I will never be able to take credit for any of it.

But when I do remember that God is in charge, the pressure is completely off. It’s not me scrambling to “bring my friend to Christ”, as though Jesus doesn’t bring people to himself! It will always be Jesus who works in us to love and witness to our friends. He gives us the strength and wisdom and perseverance. I’m glad.  (:  – May