So, I didn't intend for these Y-A-R posts to read like journals, but that's the easiest way to share what I took from the day... Tonight was incredible! The guest speaker spoke from Romans 6 about how we are not to continue sinning after we are saved and about how Jesus conquered sin and death, once and for all. He encouraged us to truly give up the things that distract us in our relationship with Christ and to allow Him to make us truly free. At the end of his sermon, Pastor Noe spoke not only to the kids there, but also to the youth pastors and volunteers. He called out to those of us that were feeling burned out after years of service, those that were about ready to quit, and those that felt they weren't doing anything in their ministry. He asked us to respond to the heart tug of the Holy Spirit so He could refresh us, uplift us, and encourage us. He reminded us that we are making a difference and we cannot give up.
Now, I have only worked with the youth for about 2 1/2 years, so I don't exactly feel burned out. But, as I was kind of thrust into this ministry, I do often feel that I'm not doing much or really effecting the lives of our teens. Well, I had already been feeling a tug of war in my heart after Ps. Noe's message, but his encouraging words almost had me racing to the alter! I needed to re-commit to a life of repentance and freedom and I needed refreshed and encouraged by the Holy Spirit. And, man, what a refreshment! After all those who came to be refreshed or to accept Christ as their savior had been prayed over we went straight into praise and worship! It was so great to praise up front, surrounded by young people that had just made a radical move for Christ!!
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