Youth Group

America,

Have you ever done something big and huge and completely terrifying? Chief and I are about to do that. We've recently volunteered to take over the high school youth ministry. Say whaaaaaattttt!? Yes, you read that correctly. To be perfectly honest with you? I. am. freaking. out! I was up all night researching studies and outlooks. I've been reading over "how to connect with high schoolers" stuff and regurgitating the frustrating feelings I had as a high schooler. I'm passionate and sick and tired of people who pre determine that high schoolers are young and stupid. I believe wholeheartedly in raising the bar and believing they will meet it.

In my angst, I brought my heart to my Savior. I have big ideas and big dreams and no clue if any of them are plausible. But to be honest, it's so astoundingly important to forget about imagery and remember Love. It's the most easily forgotten foundation. We get hung up on numbers or music or powerful words, we lose the message: Love. God's Love, manifested.

It is my hope and passion that whether there are two kids in our "group" or one hundred, that they all understand two things: 1) God's Love and 2) what they genuinely believe.

I am terrified. Chief and I are messy people with messy lives and sinful hearts. We're complicated and insecure and overwhelmed. But we love, so we will offer what we have to share.

Please join us in praying for the kids we will be meeting soon. Please pray for us to have wisdom and discernment, and open hearts. Pray we will be the hands and feet of Jesus. Pray for protection from sickness and courage to withstand trials. But most of all, America, please pray for us to be God's instruments. May we speak His words, love with His heart, and hold firm to His truth.