Last night I went to an amazing event! It was day 3 of the event, but I missed the first 2 because of work. So, I was grateful to make the last night.
I got to the place and saw cars and teens everywhere! Earlier in the day, I had heard so many teens excited about going. So, I knew there were going to be teens there. But, it was awesome to see how many were there!
The event was Christian bands and Christian former NFL football players who wanted to share God's message of hope and love with the teens of this area. When the music started, there was energy and excitement everywhere! As the evening went on, there were speakers who grabbed the teens attention and shared from their hearts about how God loved them and how no matter where they were coming from, God would help them "become alive". And as they sang and invited teens to make a decision to change their lives, it became obvious that God was there.
There have not been many more beautiful moments for this community than last night when teens from everywhere, all walks of life, were singing and praising God.
As teens were singing, I was dealing with my shortness of breath. The crowd and the heat were not helping. So, I decided to go outside for a minute. After a moment, I saw one of my youth walking out. He's had his share of troubles, but seems to be heading in the right direction for the moment. I stopped him and he told me he really needed to talk with me. He shared how he is trying to do the right thing but feels hopeless. I did my best to encourage him and shared that God loves him- and so do lots of other people. He went back inside and later seemed much better. I'm excited that he is stopping to reflect on his life and where it's headed. This weekend, he'll be with the group as we spend the weekend focusing on our relationships with God. That should reinforce what he got from the last few days.
So, where was God yesterday? He was in that place. And, He was there telling me to go outside when I needed to be there for my youth
Psalm 31:24 (WEB)
Jennifer
I got to the place and saw cars and teens everywhere! Earlier in the day, I had heard so many teens excited about going. So, I knew there were going to be teens there. But, it was awesome to see how many were there!
The event was Christian bands and Christian former NFL football players who wanted to share God's message of hope and love with the teens of this area. When the music started, there was energy and excitement everywhere! As the evening went on, there were speakers who grabbed the teens attention and shared from their hearts about how God loved them and how no matter where they were coming from, God would help them "become alive". And as they sang and invited teens to make a decision to change their lives, it became obvious that God was there.
There have not been many more beautiful moments for this community than last night when teens from everywhere, all walks of life, were singing and praising God.
As teens were singing, I was dealing with my shortness of breath. The crowd and the heat were not helping. So, I decided to go outside for a minute. After a moment, I saw one of my youth walking out. He's had his share of troubles, but seems to be heading in the right direction for the moment. I stopped him and he told me he really needed to talk with me. He shared how he is trying to do the right thing but feels hopeless. I did my best to encourage him and shared that God loves him- and so do lots of other people. He went back inside and later seemed much better. I'm excited that he is stopping to reflect on his life and where it's headed. This weekend, he'll be with the group as we spend the weekend focusing on our relationships with God. That should reinforce what he got from the last few days.
So, where was God yesterday? He was in that place. And, He was there telling me to go outside when I needed to be there for my youth
Psalm 31:24 (WEB)
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in Yahweh.
Blessings,Jennifer
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