“Now I beg You, forgive my sin…so that I may worship the Lord.”
-1 Samuel 15:18
We all need to ask for forgiveness—a chance to redeem ourselves before the majesty of the King. I need forgiveness. You need forgiveness. The children here at Fortress need forgiveness. It’s a part of the cycle of life. “Ask and you will be forgiven” is spelled out in the Instruction Manuel; but do we really ask?
I’ve noticed today that the kids long to be forgiven. They beg for it in their eyes. Love is shared throughout this whole building. Hugs and kisses and kind words fill the main room. Forgiveness (the act of understanding and accepting wrong while making peace with it) is not very well-voiced here. These precious kids long to be accepted and to feel wanted. That’s our mission.
Let me introduce a very sad, confused and lost man. This man’s name is Lonny Reyes. Sitting on the bus he readily explained that he feels the whole world is against him, and is “just ready to go home.” I’ve known him for half of a day, and already my heart bleeds for him. Lonny has been through some rough stuff. Lonny is 44 years old. He was very intoxicated, and ready to kill himself over mistakes he feels condemn him to an eternity in Hell. Lonny was an open door—a red flag for me.
Lonny needs prayer. We prayed with him, but I am afraid the darkness is dragging him down and he doesn’t understand how to find the Light. Lonny ripped my heart up and really has changed my life. Those short, emotional minutes spent with Lonny Reyes will forever stay in my memory. Please pray for Lonny Reyes. Pray that something comes in his way sent by the Father that shows him he’s needed. We can do it. I know I am rooting for Lonny Reyes. He needs Light.
-Christy Blevins
Christy,
I love reading this blog! It is so touching. I’m so glad that you are having such a life changing experience! I’m so proud of you and everyone else making such a difference at Fortress. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you lots.
~Big Sis
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