Sunday, February 10, 2008
Week 3
Tonight's youth group was like every other night...It started off with worship, a lesson, food, and then free time. One thing that I have found interesting is that for some reason I get it in my head sometimes that I do not want to go to youth group. There are usually various reasons for me to not want to go, but tonight's reasons were that I have too much to do, it is too cold, and I do not feel like driving. They are weak excuses, but it is how I felt. Now the funny part is as soon as I get there my attitude changes...in fact I can be having a "down" day (and being negative), but as soon as I get to youth group, for some reason none of that stuff matters to me anymore. It is like by being with the students I realize that all the stupid little things that make my life hectic do not really matter in the scheme of things. What really matters are God and His people, and showing those people God's love. I know I am the one who is supposed to be "teaching," but I think it is the opposite, they (and the whole experience) are teaching me.
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Yeah, it can sometimes feel like a drag, especially when you're loaded with assignments and other things that you have to do. It is so rewarding when you realize that the effort you put into the group and impact that you have on them matters to them hugely. Just remember that we are doing this for God and it really means a lot to the kids when you are there and actually caring for them, because some of them unfortunately may not get that kind of love and attention very often.
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