This past week, as I said in my last blog, I gave my testimony, and although I was nervous I think it went really well. I strongly believe that through giving your own story you open up doors for others to share their own stories, and I am excited to see what my willingness to share will lead others to do.
Professionally through this practicum I have learned that organization is key. By keeping my life organized I have been able to give my advisor time to get done my evaluations and set up meeting times. I have also learned that God has gifted me in ways that will help me in youth ministry and I can rely on that. As I looked at my past blogs I realized that a lot of the time I may have been overwhelmed, not wanting to drive, or just plain negative on my way to youth group, but once I got there my whole attitude would change. I am strengthened through helping teens and I am encouraged when I see progress, and I think that that is a good sign.
I have mentioned this before, but it just keeps proving to be true, and that is that although ministry is about teaching, it is even more so about learning. God has shown me that I do struggle with praying, but I believe that I can overcome that, and be better because of my struggles.