Now that the summer mission project is behind us it is imperative that we don't let the mission lifestyle end. What we learned from others, about ourselves, and about God must last beyond the 7 days we were gone. So what does that mean for you? For me? For our group? Primarily, we must continue to put into practice what we started in St Louis. Some of the top 10 reasons to do mission are also the top 10 reasons to belong to a youth group. The passing of the torch from graduates to seniors begins NOW. The communion that brought us to tears is the same table available in worship the first Sunday of each month. The priority to participate on the mission trip is the same discenment you will need when fall activities ramp up. The daily devotion time we experienced is a habit you must continue to encounter God each day. Application is the key to personal faith development. For example, an empty paint can doesn't paint a room, a book highlighted with information doesn't matter and being in the church building isn't being Christian. The same is true with your faith story.
Consider these questions as you begin to live your faith out loud in G-Town:
- What is your favorite bible story?
- Who is your favorite person in the bible
- How have you leaned about the Bible, God's love, faith
- Who is a person of faith you admire?
- What is one thing you know about your faith you can share with others?
I was just getting really stressed out today, thinking about the upcoming school year. Just as students worry about their workload and classes, teachers are doing the same. Suddenly, I was incredibly fearful that I couldn't do it. Then, I realized that I don't have to do it alone. So, I asked God to be with me and help me to be confident and strong. I need my church and Sunday School and the youth group to remind me that I don't have to go it alone. God is always with me and all I have to do is "Let Go and let God"...I know that teaching is my biggest mission. It's 180 days of serving my students and showing God's love through my love for them. It's one of the toughest jobs in the world, but usually I receive more than I give in the end. So, today, I am asking God to be with all of us students and teachers as we face another school year. Thank you, God, that we don't have to go it alone.
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