Seventeen Pounds

Seventeen pounds. That’s how much weight I gained during the 17-city Glory Revealed Tour! One pound per city! As our three tour buses rolled out night after night, I can honestly say I took a piece of each city with me! I guess looking back it must have been the fourth meal that did me in. It’s hard to resist hot wings at 1:30 in the morning when all the guys on the bus are feasting! But on a much more serious note, I do feel as if all 17 cities have left an impression in such a greater way than pounds added.

As my summer diet begins and pounds slowing come off, what I will never shed is the memory of what God did in each and every city. What I wanted to do in this particular journal is to give you a small glimpse of the amazing things God did on tour. Rather than telling the story myself, I’ll let you read for yourself excerpts of emails www.gloryrevealed.com received. These are by no means the most sensational, but these touched my heart. I think they’ll touch yours. Blessings, David.

From Woodbridge, VA: You stated nearly verbatim the things I've emphasized to my children over and over again regarding God's Word. Third John verse 4 is one of the verses I have committed to memory and can claim – all to the glory of God! I've been saved for 42 years; and though you had me second guessing myself as to the number of Scripture verses I've committed to memory, I double checked myself when I got home and was relieved to count more than 42 verses that I've memorized over the years.

From Chicago, IL (attended the Waukasha, WI show): It was so evident that it was not a concert to showcase the awesome talent but it was a night of worship. Everything from how the stage was arranged to how everyone (including the artists) had the chance to sing along or just sit back and praise God through reflection of the words. Thank you for making it not about a performance but about our Lord and Savior.

From Duluth, MN: You did an awesome job in Duluth, MN last Saturday! That was the best concert I have ever been to. It was a great night of worship and I am glad I was a part of it. Your musical and evangelical talents were amazing. Thank you for using your divine gifts to glorify and spread God's word.

From Knoxville, TN: This was, by far, the best music I could have hoped for – I was constantly aware of the amount of talent gathered together on one stage – and it wasn't about anyone or anything except God's glory.

From Pensacola, FL: The entire night was full of such conviction for my husband and me. After the show, we talked in the car about our lack of time sent in God’s word and how we should hold each other accountable. My husband admitted he realized he needed to lead the way. He is a good man, but so busy providing for his family. Because the concert was so long, we got home late, paid the babysitter and went to bed. The next morning my husband woke me up by bringing me breakfast in bed (for the first time ever). We sat in bed and opened up the Bible together (for the first time ever) and read from the book of John. It was one of the greatest mornings of my life. I got closer to my husband and to God, all at the same time.

From Birmingham, AL: I am 25 years old and for as long as the Backstreet Boys have been THE BACKSTREET BOYS Brian Littrell has been my teen "idol." During the concert, David asked people who had been a Christian for three or more years to stand. Of course I stood because it has been seven for me. But then he wanted the ones who could quote a Bible verse for each year they had been a Christian verbatim to continue to stand...I sat down… a little ashamed. It occurred to me that I could tell you Brian's bday, all his songs, probably sing them word for word, and all Backstreet Boy history as if I worked for Rolling Stones @ one point or something. It was, to say the least, shameful and embarrassing on the inside. I had to repent right then.
Later we were given the option to even meet the "stars" @ the end of the show. Something I have always wanted to do, to touch Brain Littrell or to hug him, or just be face to face with him. I turned my back on the opportunity because I realized I had been worshipping a false idol for all these years. I chose to leave that concert with my new self worth and the revelation that Brian is just as equal to me as my husband is. It is Jesus I should have those feelings about. It is Jesus's life story I should know from beginning to end. I should be able to quote more than seven scriptures!!! And until I can know My Jesus, inside and out, I will no longer get giddy when a cute star crosses my past. Not only was I being sinful in my heart by lusting, so to speak, in the same presence as my husband, but it hurt my heart to know that although I am a strong Christian, I wonder would I have went had Brian Littrell not been there.