I surprised myself

Good Morning,
I know it's early. Wendy and I fed seven high school kids last night and they also spent the night at our house - 5 boys and 2 girls. The question you may be asking yourself may be, "Wow, is Mr. & Mrs. Kim that liberal?" The answer is no. We couldn't be more conservative and protective of our girls but I've known these kids for well over six to eight years. My wife and I'd been to revivals with them and I also taught them in Sunday school for several years. I'd played basketball with these boys and swimming and shared many meals together. They are always over at our house at least two to three times a year. If not for the NBA championship game, NCAA Final-four game or the Superbowl game. You could say that they are also my friends. They don't think bad of me because I drink beers or make foul jokes. They've come to accept me as someone who is real and sinful just like themselves who involve God in his life.
Why am I sharing this? Because I kind of surprised myself too. In Amy's room, there were Andrew, Jenny, Terri, and Amy on the bed. Some of the other boys were passed out on the floor and at 5 am they were still giggling and talking. When we'd agreed to our girls that thses boys could spend the the night, it was understood that the boys would be sleeping upstairs and the girls downstairs. Well it didn't happen as planned...obviously. They were all in the same room, yet still, I wasn't angry. I was somewhat comforted that they were so close and innocent about their ways. I knew God was in their presence and I wanted them to have a great time. I am just hoping that they would give the glory to God later in life when they realize what they could have done but didn't do. They showed mutual respect and didn't do what kids their age may have done. I thing because they know it is the wrong thing to do and deep inside they wanted not only to disappoint Mr. Kim but because they wanted to please God. It was apparent that they were practicing a God fearing life.
They portrayed Christian living. They fought the temptation without making a big deal about it. It was a wonderful sight. I love my girls. I trust my girls. I am comforted that God is right in the center of our relationship. Yes we will argue and fight and yell at each other and the best part about all that is making up. When we make up, we repent, we cry and we embrace. Oh the joy and happiness God bringsforth in our life. Oh how He gives me hope that things will be alright. Oh through the suffering, how intimate I get with Him.
Y'all have a great week and thanks for let me share my life with you. Remember not to make any plans on the 5th of August at 6 pm. I hope it turns out to be a great evening out.
In Christ
Uncle Peter
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