Tonight was youth group. I love doing the events like last weekend, love doing camp and mission trips. But, there's just something about good old youth group. It's rare that we don't have it- usually a major holiday. And, that's because I want consistency for my youth- and because I love it, too! But, tonight, I heard several of my youth talking about how important it was to have it every Sunday- to know that even if they were gone for awhile, they would know that every Sunday night, there was youth group. That started a long conversation about youth group, other denominations, moving on past high school into the young adult world, and other random things.
Basically, I sat with several youth for a couple hours as they talked to me about their thoughts and feelings on things. We laughed and joked, but they shared things with me that not all youth would share with adults. But, actually, I think they just wanted someone to listen to them- to know that someone wanted to listen to them- not to give advice or judge- just to listen.
Sometimes, I wonder if my discussions are what needs to be discussed or, if they're tired of my summer series of hearing people share their spiritual journey's. But, tonight, one youth told me that she was glad because she knew what to expect when she came every week. Of course we do silly games and fun stuff. But, she likes knowing someone is coming to speak in the summer and we'll have discussions on topics during the year.
This has been a tough week for me. I've been tired and had health issues. I've had to deal with my son "acting 18". And, there were times I just wanted to avoid everyone and crawl in bed. But, tonight, God showed me that I'm doing something right. He showed me that those moments matter. I know it's usually the big moments that get talked about- camp, trips, concerts. But, hearing that those little moments matter, too, was just what I needed to hear tonight.
So, where was God today? He was at youth group, speaking through our guest tonight. And He was in my conversation afterwards. He knew my youth needed me and that I needed them, too.
Blessings,
Jennifer
Basically, I sat with several youth for a couple hours as they talked to me about their thoughts and feelings on things. We laughed and joked, but they shared things with me that not all youth would share with adults. But, actually, I think they just wanted someone to listen to them- to know that someone wanted to listen to them- not to give advice or judge- just to listen.
Sometimes, I wonder if my discussions are what needs to be discussed or, if they're tired of my summer series of hearing people share their spiritual journey's. But, tonight, one youth told me that she was glad because she knew what to expect when she came every week. Of course we do silly games and fun stuff. But, she likes knowing someone is coming to speak in the summer and we'll have discussions on topics during the year.
This has been a tough week for me. I've been tired and had health issues. I've had to deal with my son "acting 18". And, there were times I just wanted to avoid everyone and crawl in bed. But, tonight, God showed me that I'm doing something right. He showed me that those moments matter. I know it's usually the big moments that get talked about- camp, trips, concerts. But, hearing that those little moments matter, too, was just what I needed to hear tonight.
So, where was God today? He was at youth group, speaking through our guest tonight. And He was in my conversation afterwards. He knew my youth needed me and that I needed them, too.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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