Warning: If I seem a little distracted, it's because there are four teenagers in the same room as me as I try to write this. Right now they're swapping crazy videos from youtube and seeing if they can do really hard versions of push ups they find online. Yes, that's my life some days! I guess since this is my devotion time I should go somewhere a little quieter... hold on.
So, where did I see God today? I know some days will be harder than others. And already I'm enjoying this because at the end of the day I have a chance to reflect on my day and realize what I may not have if I weren't doing this.
So, here's where I think God is working. This morning, I talked to my pastor about an idea I have. It's something I got at my youthworker training. So, I was asking him what he thought of starting a group called "Hot Topix" that would be for high school teens to come to a local coffee shop and talk about a different topic every week- controversial things like sex, drugs, music, ghosts... the things the youth struggle with. This would be a chance to share with teens who wouldn't necessarily feel comfortable talking at a church but struggle with these things. It would be a chance to share how to deal with them in a Christian way. I was excited but hesitant since it could be a controversial thing to do. But, here's where God comes in. Not only did my pastor agree to this, he gave me more ideas to go with it! It's going to take awhile to put together, but I feel you'll hear more about all of this as our journey continues. An opportunity to share with unchurched kids has awesome potential!
And tonight, as I mentioned, I've got teenagers acting crazy in my living room. Why am I mentioning this again. Because, when one of them walked in tonight she was crying. And, I'm in the other room and can hear her laughing uncontrollably! I see God in their friendship and in the way they support each other. That's what being a christian is all about- loving one another!
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:12-13
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
John 13:33-35
Blessings,
Jennifer
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