The convention center darkened and thousands of us university students bowed our heads as the speaker led us in a prayer of commitment As he welcomed those to stand who felt called to serve in overseas missions I could feel my friend Lynette leave her seat and knew she was promising to live and serve in the Philippines Yet I felt no urge to stand Seeing the needs in the United States I wanted to share God rsquo s love in my native land But a decade later I would make my home in Britain seeking to serve God among
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