SO, many of you know that I have been doing youth ministry for a while now. You know, hanging out with high school kids at youth group. And I enjoy it so so much. I wouldn't trade it for the world.
I know a lot of people have questioned my methodology while doing youth ministry. I am a friend, a confidante, a support, someone to talk to, someone to hang out with. I am not an authoritarian, an adult, old, or someone so far removed from where these high schoolers are today. And I love that. I love joking around, doing whatever, and yes, having conversations about faith. Sure, these don't happen every day or every time I talk with people in the youth group, but they do happen. And when they do, they are so beautiful.
I am a friend. I strive to be a Godly one and a positive influence, but I will never be someone who just preaches the Bible at teens, or for that matter, kids. I will seek to influence them positively, give them Godly advice, and show them how God and faith are not things that are just a part of your life, they are your life.
People say that I will burn out and that I will get sick of doing this and of living this way. Sure, some days I just need rest, but honestly, being around people who are passionate and excited about life- there's not much better than that. Their excitement gets me excited and they teach me MORE than I could ever teach them... and more than just patience. Ha. Even if I do someday find joy no longer in teaching those younger than me about God (which I can't ever imagine), it doesn't matter. I'm doing it now. I'm being who God wants me to be now, and that's all I can do.
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