Leading Tomorrow's Youth

I feel so blessed.

God has called me to be a youth leader at my church, Real Life.

I answered that call quite a few months ago. Ever since the first day I've been completely sure in my calling. There isn't a moment that I doubt.

Why?

The answer to that question is quite simple. I feel so complete and well, just downright happy! I get so excited when I know that I have youth group on Sunday evenings and I know that I fit as a leader there. The relationship that I have with my fellow leaders, the Youth Pastor and his wonderful wife, just confirms it. Also, I have been able to connect with almost every single kid who comes to group. There are maybe two that I haven't cracked yet. (Give it time, they'll crack! haha!)

The idea that God has entrusted me with helping my Youth Pastor and fellow youth leaders with the task of guiding them in His ways, is humbling and so very fulfilling. There's nothing greater than seeing them not only understand the Bible, but develop a hunger for it. And they do have a hunger. The fact that they show up every Sunday evening is proof of that. Though I sometimes wonder if it isn't our carpetball table and wonderful "cafe". (Just kidding!)


It's kind of funny, I was intimidated at first and actually told God He was crazy and wrong. (I don't recommend doing this often or really at all, He is very good at proving you to be the crazy and wrong party.) I had hoped the urging and tug would go away, but it wouldn't. So finally I just gathered up the gumption and talked with the Youth Pastor about getting involved. He invited me to come visit and I did.
That very first visit, I just fit. I clicked with quite a few of the youth right away. The youth seemed to like me too, so it just made sense for me to keep coming back. And I love every minute that I spend with them.

I love it when I have a youth walk up to me with a question about God or just wanting to talk about God. To see the generation that will follow my generation not only hunger after God but have a relationship with Him is reassuring and gives me hope.I am truly blessed to play a role in nurturing and showing them the tools they need to keep developing that relationship for the rest of their (hopefully long) lives.

Until next time, Don't tell God He's crazy... What He has for you may totally and completely blow your mind...

Palmetto Medical Initiative

Hey all!

Watch this video about Palmetto Medical Initiative AKA "PMI". PMI is an organization that provides medical care to the people of Uganda.

Check out the video then go check out the site and see what you can do to help.





www.palmettomedical.org

(and for those of you wondering, yes that is NEEDTOBREATHE's music in the background)

Until next time- pray for the people of Uganda and the missionaries who touch their lives.