Spiritual Hunger at Airway School

Yesterday, Jose and I went to the school and were asked to share a testimony about a past life of drugs and ended up being able to share the Gospel of Christ with them. There were kids after the testimony that we talked with and an openness in their hearts. We did not see conversions, but a tenderness in a lot of kids hearts. The first group of kids were easier (High School), but the second group was really tough to talk to. They interrupted a lot and there was a huge lack of respect. I asked Becky Downard if I could share, and I shared my testimony of living in a home where there was drug addiction. I told how I was living without hope, and that I found my life and hope in Jesus. When I said Jesus' name, the room went silent! There was a hunger for more, so we talked with kids afterwards. One kid really was currently walking in a path that I went through when I was in high school, but did not have hope in Jesus. SO I asked him, "Do you need the hope that I am talking about today in Jesus?" HE said, "I am on a good path", but then I said, "We can be on a good path and get help from friends, family, things..., but nothing will satisfy like Jesus, do you want Him?" He said, no, not yet. As he was saying that, in the corner of my eye, I saw Jose hugging the "hardest kid" in the school!!! The kid leaned in for the hug! This kid was one that was causing disturbances in class as we talked, and shared he walks around with so much hate and anger. He said, "The only reason I do not walk around and shank people is because I am a coward!" This kid now was receiving a hug from a believer. These kids were and are longing so much for love. They look hard on the surface, but deep down they are teddy bears wanting a hug and to be loved by someone. Powerful Morning!!! Praise God!!!