After my post Sunday night, I had a few chats with a few people. I got some perspective on where I was at and where my youth were at. And, I got some perspective on where they are- which is at church and youth group every week. So, although I would love for them to be able to articulate their journey and their spiritual life, I think now that it's not that they aren't there, it's that they don't know they're there. But, they keep coming back to learn more, to hang out with other Christians more, and to share more about themselves. So, today, I'm looking at the glass half full. When it comes down to it, whether they know it or not, they have their Christian values inside of them that they use to make decisions. They aren't perfect, but who is?
Looking at the evenings events, talking to several people, and researching some other ideas, I have decided to look at some different options for my high schoolers for Sunday nights. This is where my homeschool experiences come in handy. If the curriculum isn't doing what it needs to do, I look for one that does. Luckily, there are a lot of great options out there. So, maybe Sunday night needed to happen to put me in a different direction.
Since Sunday, several people have come to me on random occasions and given me encouragement. Most don't read this and had no idea I'd had a bad night. So, I knew it was God giving me encouragement. One youth knew only that I was tired and not feeling the greatest Sunday night so she sent me a text Tuesday morning- "Proverbs 3:5Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." How awesome is that? Knowing that when someone is struggling my youth look to scripture to give comfort is a wonderful thing. Another youth had just created a scrapbook about her life for a class. She mentioned me as a strong influence in her life. There were others that blessed me, too. For that I'm grateful.
So, where was God on Monday? He was making sure I got His message by putting several people in my path.
Proverbs 3:5Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." How awesome is that? Knowing that when someone is struggling my youth look to scripture to give
Blessings,
Jennifer
Looking at the evenings events, talking to several people, and researching some other ideas, I have decided to look at some different options for my high schoolers for Sunday nights. This is where my homeschool experiences come in handy. If the curriculum isn't doing what it needs to do, I look for one that does. Luckily, there are a lot of great options out there. So, maybe Sunday night needed to happen to put me in a different direction.
Since Sunday, several people have come to me on random occasions and given me encouragement. Most don't read this and had no idea I'd had a bad night. So, I knew it was God giving me encouragement. One youth knew only that I was tired and not feeling the greatest Sunday night so she sent me a text Tuesday morning- "Proverbs 3:5Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." How awesome is that? Knowing that when someone is struggling my youth look to scripture to give comfort is a wonderful thing. Another youth had just created a scrapbook about her life for a class. She mentioned me as a strong influence in her life. There were others that blessed me, too. For that I'm grateful.
So, where was God on Monday? He was making sure I got His message by putting several people in my path.
Proverbs 3:5Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." How awesome is that? Knowing that when someone is struggling my youth look to scripture to give
Blessings,
Jennifer
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