Well as I am here, obviously there is something that is happening in my life that I want to share!
My husband and myself are entering a new season of our life. It's one that we've walked trough before and we are both renewed and overjoyed about being here again. The change that is making us so excited, is that we will be working with the senior youth of our church. We had our first youth gathering this past Sunday night, we also got to experience worship and the word their way at an evening that they call "ignite". I have to say that I've gotten a bit old over the years..... it shocked me that as I walked up to take part in "ignite" I was led into a big old garage! LOL there was no heat and it was a "very" cold night. Thanks to the Holy Spirit for warming our hearts ****giggles**** we would have froze right through without Him.
All joking aside, we had a great time. It was such a great thing to see the youth using their talents and gifts. Better yet it was the best feeling ever to see that they are SO in LOVE with God. There is nothing better then seeing someone on fire, excited for the things God's doing in their lives, and I got to see it over and over and over again that night.
So how could someone not be excited to be a part of a group that is so passionate. I'm looking forward to bringing that part of me that loves organizing things, setting up great events, being that perfect balance of the "voice of reason meets the immature fun loving loud mouth".
YEP I've still got it **wink**
I am really seeing God at work in our lives through this. When we came back to NCC I already had a desire to be working with the youth, but was just not sure if I was going to end up being that "too little too late addition". I sat on my desire and just put my faith in the fact that I knew I was letting God be in control - and that everything happens in his timing.
I've missed my youth from Mountain Park over the years (our last church). Thank goodness for Facebook as I've learned how to become an amazing "Creeper" LOL. I will always consider them MY youth even when they are all married with children of their own *** smile ***
When God puts people in your life, for you to care for, guide, mentor, and love...... there is just no way of turning off those things. There is of course distance that happens, but it doesn't matter how seldom I speak to them or see them ~ I am ALWAYS thinking of them and praying for them.OH MY... well God's obviously not done with my heart, there's more room in there for more youth. Does He know what he's doing to these young people? They will never be free from my prayers for them now LOL!
The youth are going to Haiti in August, Greg and I have both signed up to go. That's got to be the icing on the cake, no the cherry on top at the moment. We are so overwhelmed at how fast God's been working. I guess it's the famous "once you LET HIM take over - just hold on for the ride". I have not really stepped off to catch my breath - and I don't want too.
We will also be hosting an night for the college and careers aged men and women of the church. I guess this is just because some of the youth from the past are a tad jealous that the senior youth will be spending so much time with Greg and I.... LOL
Hmmmmm that must be right? It's not like there's a "need" for those guys to get together ***wink wink, nudge nudge, know what I mean!"***
Yes I am a goofball but hey it keeps me young 8P
We are looking forward to growing relationships with all the "youth"..... sry but if any of the older ones are reading this "yes I still consider you youth, turn 30 an we can talk about you being an adult lol" J/K. Gee I think I need behave, sometimes my humor does not translate in writing.
So I'm going to stay here in this place of contentment - knowing that God is in control and being that spectacular conductor for our lives. I kinda like not having to think too much! It's nice to just start walking, then as each door is put in front of us we fling them open and run through..... wow it's more and more beautiful and bigger each time.
God you are SO good!
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