The night started with dinner at our house, and an event called 'Live', where we do a regular youth group type meeting, music, speaking etc. I spoke to them about my story, and about God's love and desire for them. That for a life of fulfilment, you cannot find it in drugs, alcohol, women, men, parties and whatever else we might search for happiness in. It is found in Christ alone.
After that we headed out to the park, and commenced the 10hour marathon of skating, scooting and a bmx. During the course of the night I talked with quite a few guys, some who had once been Christians, others who never had, nor had any desire to. But after all of the conversations, all of the opinions and the defences, and the fights it came down to one thing. To show these guys that there is hope out there, that they do not have to travel the paths of their fathers and mothers, of their friends. Of the countless others who would tell them that they have no hope and they might as well accept it and find whatever pleasure they can in life.
God is for them, and where ever they are, whatever they are doing, God is waiting to take them back, give them a new heart, and a new life. These guys had a glimpse of hope and life, that there is more to life out there.
Please continue to pray for them, as we continue to reach out, let the seed fall on good soil, not snatched away by the enemy, or choked from the worries of life.
Thanks!
Daniel