This afternoon, my son posted something to the youth group about the event. Since it was late notice, I wasn't sure how many would show up. But, a bunch of them did! They had a great time. I had a chance to talk to some of the adults about the teens and the city. There were teens that were not part of my group that were there, too. A few of them seemed to be shy or feel out of place. I chatted with them and had some really good conversations with them. Afterwards, they went off and joined in on some of the activities with the others. We continued to chat some throughout the evening. I wandered through the center watching how everyone interacted with each other. It amazes me that something as simple as talking with a teenager for a few minutes can give them the courage to then do something they were nervous about doing. Several came in and stated they didn't want to do anything. When I asked them to play a game with me, they did. And, when another teen came along and I asked them to take over for me, they were all fine. The simple act of inviting, of listening, of letting them know they are important, can make such a huge difference in a person's life- child, teen, or adult!
So, as I was there tonight, it reminded me of a conversation I had with a friend the other day. Ministry doesn't just happen for me during church activities because I'm a youth leader, it can happen anywhere. And, anything we do, any job we have, can be a form of our ministry to others. We just have to be open, watch, and listen for those opportunities.
Where was God today? The same place He always is- everywhere! And, I was lucky enough to be able to see Him working at the teen center tonight.
Colossians 3:17
New Living Translation (NLT)
17 And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.
Blessings,Jennifer
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