When I made the commitment to go into youth ministry, I’m not sure that I realized what I was getting myself into. I say commitment because it was so much more than a career choice for me. I very strongly felt God’s leading in this area of my life. I simply had the commitment to follow His leading.
Don’t get me wrong, I do not regret this decision at all. As I am approaching the half way point of my second internship, I am reminded time after time that this is exactly where I am supposed to be. However, as various students from all areas and all walks of life come to me express the issues they are dealing with in their lives, I wonder if I fully understood any of this before. I’m not even sure that I understand things fully now.
Over and over my heart breaks for the youth of this generation. They are continually dealing with tough issues. These are not the tough issues of your parents’ generation. Teenagers today are dealing with issues such as alcoholism, physical abuse, sexual abuse, pornography, acceptance (or lack thereof), drug abuse, anger issues, and so much more.
So now I come to you. Pray for our teens. Reach out to them. Show them with your words and the way that you live your life that there is so much more to be living for. They are not only the church of tomorrow but also the church of today. If you don’t reach them, who will.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment