This song, inevitably, brings me to tears... Every time. I think of lives affected by addiction and brokenness. I think of my 20 year old grand-daughter in the darkest part of this world. I feel her pain and hopelessness. And I know, as parents of those lost to us and our Savior, how hopeless we feel to help.
But I think of God's love reaching out to rescue them. He leaves the 99 for them. It brings me to my knees because He did this for each and every one of us.
This could be the battle cry of our Spirit led, life saving program. Adult and Teen Challenge is standing by to rescue those in darkness.
Our staff and students understand brokenness at the deepest level. Every single soul has seen what darkness can do to a person's will and hope. We know and witness the power of love and prayers.
They are willing, not only to forego their future opportunities for money and position to stay in program and give their lives to others... But they do, indeed, send out armies to rescue those in need and 'bring them home.'
These selfless men and women are content to sacrifice life's luxuries, even it's simple pleasures, to love and encourage and raise up, the children of God who forgot whose they are.
A heart felt thank you to my partners in Christ's army. A warm sense of gratitude for the artist that God blessed with the words of wisdom and encouragement. All of you, who in some way serve the kingdom and restore lives, thank you!
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