We met another beautiful young girl called Mary that night. We all commented to each other afterwards that something had broken our hearts for her especially, while she had been chatting to us before and after the gig. There are nights when I sing the prodigal song and you just know that powerful stuff is happening, but I'm not one of those hyper-spiritually-sensitive people that know exactly what! There were big hugs on departure, and then we got this email a few days later.
"Your songs just speak the truth and about a year ago i didnt want to know about god, i hated him for taking my dad in the cruelest way. he hanged himself but god stayed by me when i was tempted by suicide myself and merseyfest just blew my mind completely.
I just wanted him to leave me alone but he kept his arms around me and stopped me doing a lot of stupid stuff. Your song "Open Arms" just reminded me of the fact that I've returned to him and I've been accepted so much so that I'm about to be baptised. I can't wait."
I like my job. What a privilege to be around when God is so busy.
Sometimes we just need reminding that the good news of Jesus really does work. Sometimes we just need reminding that it really is GOOD. Merseyfest did that for me.
Andy Flannagan
Christian Today Columnist
