why?

So my question today is why? Yeah I know, an incredibly vague question, so here are details in the form of a scenario. Why is it that the world around us can't always see the bigger picture. I can understand why they can get so caught up in their everyday life that they lose site of things they have no control over, but it doesn't take but a second to see that there are other people on this planet that live and breathe and move. We get so involved in our own lives, we begin to value our own opinions as if it were the established truth, when in fact it is just one opinion. It stands to reason that there are a few absolute truths in the world, the most important one being the Holy Bible, but the methods of spreading the "Good News" of that book, vary in great degrees. So I ask again, why? Why do we use leverage of sorts to support our opinion so much so that we give no allowance for others to have valued opinions themselves. When I say leverage, I mean authority, position, fame, youth, age or experience. I make a vow, to open myself to opinions of others, so that I may gain insight that I would normally ignore. By doing so, I hope that others will also give credit to the opinions that I present, so long as I present them as what they are, opinions. Hey, do you love Jesus?

Outpouring

I really believe that we are about to receive an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Life-change student ministries. We have prayed and fasted, and desperately need to continue, and I feel an awesome presence of his power surging, overcoming us, and consuming us. I must step aside and allow the Holy Spirit to do his work. It is so hard for me to watch, as the goodness of God is being poured out, some students totally receiving, and others turning away, ultimately turning down God's offer of power, presence, and peace. I see them wanting something, desiring something, and then ignoring that God has everything they need. The core group will get the things they need and grow, and mature. My heart is heavy, as a shepherd, for those who will not come together with the others and receive from our great God. My soul is thirsty oh God! My hunger is for you! Fill us with your presence! Pour out your power! Consume us Lord with all that you have in store for us. We receive from you!
Hey! Do you love Jesus?