Today we had some free time. Most of the groups went somewhere. My group asked to stay on campus and relax, spend time together, and just have fun. I agreed they were ready for some downtime. So, we just hung out in the dorms, ordered pizza, and relaxed. They enjoyed it a lot.
When it was time for discussion in the evening, several asked if we could make it short so they could go to bed. Ironically, as tired as they seem, they usually get their second wind and stay up late. So, we had a discussion on why they came and what they should be focusing on. During the discussion, one of the youth brought up some scripture that was on the wall of his jobsite. By the end of the discussion, we had a new goal. For the rest of the week, each evening we shared a scripture verse we had either found during the day or asscripture verse that related to an event that happened during the day. It then became a new way to help us focus on God and find ways to relate to scripture. For the rest of the week I saw my youth searching, reading their Bibles more than ever before! On the last evening the youth asked if there was a a way to continue their scripture focus. So, we now have a new addition to our weekly youth group time.
A couple years ago, I started candle time to help the youth get more comfortable in praying. I am hoping that by continuing this scripture for the week, they will get more comfortable with reading their Bibles and find that it does relate to their , lives today.
So where was God today? I never would have thought of this idea on my own. But, together, and with God, a new tradition has begun.
Blessings,
Jennifer
When it was time for discussion in the evening, several asked if we could make it short so they could go to bed. Ironically, as tired as they seem, they usually get their second wind and stay up late. So, we had a discussion on why they came and what they should be focusing on. During the discussion, one of the youth brought up some scripture that was on the wall of his jobsite. By the end of the discussion, we had a new goal. For the rest of the week, each evening we shared a scripture verse we had either found during the day or asscripture verse that related to an event that happened during the day. It then became a new way to help us focus on God and find ways to relate to scripture. For the rest of the week I saw my youth searching, reading their Bibles more than ever before! On the last evening the youth asked if there was a a way to continue their scripture focus. So, we now have a new addition to our weekly youth group time.
A couple years ago, I started candle time to help the youth get more comfortable in praying. I am hoping that by continuing this scripture for the week, they will get more comfortable with reading their Bibles and find that it does relate to their , lives today.
So where was God today? I never would have thought of this idea on my own. But, together, and with God, a new tradition has begun.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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