So I'm pretty sick. Working at a daycare will do that to ya, I guess. It's okay though.. being sick means I can be lazy and have a good excuse. =)
I'm becoming more and more inspired by our God every single day.
You did it: you changed wild lament
into whirling dance;
You ripped off my black mourning band
and decked me with wildflowers.
I'm about to burst with song;
I can't keep quiet about you.
GOD, my God,
I can't thank you enough.
- Psalms 30.11-12
So over the past week and a half, I've had this burning feeling in my heart. I've been feeling that perhaps I'm being led to do some work with my old youth group from high school/middle school. Obviously I would walk into any church, get involved, and do my part to help and spread the word. For some reason I feel drawn to this particular group of kids. I wasn't in youth group with any of them, but for some reason I feel as though I know them all in a really special way. I know that I can reach some of these kids in a way that nobody else could.
So I've been praying about it.
I went to Falls Creek to visit my little sister on Thursday. It was there that I actually saw my prayers answered. I was constantly surrounded by the kids.. asking me questions, inviting me to come watch them play softball/volleyball, wanting me to sit by them at the evening service or at dinner. I knew that God had been putting those questions on my heart because I was meant to work with these kids.
Sunday I attended my old church and spent some more time with the kids. It just become more evident that I can do great things with those kids. God has suddenly placed me in a place that I never thought I would return to.
It's a little funny because back when I was in the youth group about 3 years ago, I never attended church. I absolutely hated being preached at, and I felt like I was being judged by all. The truth is... I was being judged by God, and I didn't like the answers I was getting from Him.
I now understand.. and I thank God everyday for the lessons He's taught me.
