ATF

Yesterday, I had to share about the evening events because I wanted to write them down while they were still fresh in my mind.  So, now let me take a step back and share about our youth weekend event!
I left town with hopes of what might happen.  I went with expectations of what would take place.  But, it always becomes evident that God knows better than I do who needs to hear what at an event like this.
16 of us attended- 4 adults, 2 college students, and 10 youth.  Several of the youth have been struggling lately so I was hoping this would help them gain focus and get more in touch with God and steer them in the right path.  Near the end of the event, I was next to one of them.  And, as the music we'd been singing for the 2 days went on, and the crowd of 2800 people stood singing, I felt led to sit down and just put my arms around this boy.  And, in that moment, it was as if God's love was pouring out through me onto him.  And, then I finally heard him singing the words, too.  When I came home, I found out someone else had posted prayers for him on facebook.  And, it was evident that, slow but sure, they are working.  The next day, he was at church early and sat in the front row. 
That was one of my hopes.  One of God's hopes was something I found out later. 
As we were eating dinner, there was an issue which angered one of the boys who has some anger issues.  I wasn't right there but one of my volunteers was.  And, I honestly can't tell you what happened in the minutes that followed.  He held him and talked to him as I talked to the other person involved.  But, somehow out of that, something became more clear for the volunteer.  He went there expecting to see the youth encouraged and become closer to God, but God wanted him to be encouraged and closer to God.  I'm not sure what happened or what will come of it.  But, I know God has something great in mind and I'm excited to see His plan unfold!
Blessings,
Jennifer