My work with youth, at my advanced years, reminds me of the balancing act of serving. Either extreme is useless. Too much service and they depend on you for their spiritual health and protection (rather than on Jesus). Too little service and all they see is me - which can be a false portrayal of Jesus.
The need for balance drives me to my knees - daily. Even now, after a significant event with several youth, I find myself agonizing over their daily choices. Although I have known this for years, I'm reminded that my only recourse is prayer. Hard and steady. My favorite prayer becomes, "God, just show them the truth."
4 comments:
So the thing with the sad donkey, what is that :). I love you! Have a grand time in florida, catch a righteous wave for me :).
Hey dad-o. welcome to blogging....we'll see how we both do and keeping updated :) Love you!
Hi David - So how are things going with you guys?
David,
This is your sister. I got this Blog website from Melissa's Christmas post card. This is such a COOK website! & lots of stuff to read about everyone! I will be sure & bookmark this site in my Favorites so I can read all the fun things you are all doing and involved in.
Love you all, Bec/aunt Becky
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