JOURNAL ENTRY DAY 20: JULY 5, 2007

I stood in awe this afternoon, and wondered about the Lord as traffic passed me by. One young lady, deep in prayer, caught my attention. As I looked upon her face, covered by a tear-drenched blindfold, my heart was wrenched inside me. How I was moved by her tears of intercession. My heart was captured by her, even in her silent petition to the Lord. It was then that my gaze moved toward heaven.

I thought on the Lord after seeing a daughter cry. Was He moved by these tears? I thought about my own daughter and the way I feel if she is sad or crying. I want to be there to fix it and make things all better. Is God moved in the same way seeing his daughter weeping over sin? Does he leap to action, to make things all better? I have to believe he does. His daughter was travailing before Him, and it captured the heart of the King.

Righteousness overpowers the corner. Each day the presence of God seems to grow stronger. A couple of young men stopped by and began in holy laughter as they shared how strong they felt God in front of a porn shop. Another gentleman drove up and said; “I really missed seeing you guys out here over the winter, I am glad your back.” Less and less derogatory manifestations occur with each passing day, and more inquire as to why we STAND. Could it be that people are not used to seeing the Church maintain its position and STAND firm for the long run?

With only one day remaining in this STAND, I am filled with anticipation for His presence. What will happen when we take that STAND? Will it all climax with the Repentance Walk on Saturday morning? I don’t think any of us truly know what is in store. We are just following our Daddy, and going where He leads. I believe He has some surprises up His sleeve for us and can hardly wait until they are revealed.

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