Being a youth pastor is an odd job. It has many highs that came with many lows. I love what I have been called to do, I love showing kids the truth about God and helping them to find their true identity. The lesson I have been learning a lot about lately is that it isn't about me doing these things. I tell them about it and talk to them about it but it is time for the Church to stand up and as a whole community help them to see it. I am real good at the talkin' but when it comes to actions I am weak. I have a ton of ideas but never seem to see them come to fruition. I think that is our culture now a days. I think we like to think a lot and we like to come up with ideas to get excited about but when it comes to show time we tend to stumble.
I am tired, I have new baby coming, I am finishing my Mdiv, I have a wife and two kids, and the list goes one. We make ourselves so busy that we miss out on the thing that is right in front of us. Community and life with each other. I am going to slow down and focus on my community and I am going to be better at making relationships. That is the meaning of life after all, to make relationships. So that is what I shall be doing and I hope that they rest of my "job" falls into place and I can help my Church family to help our youth find themselves in God. That would be swell!
I am going to be doing this a lot more now. These thoughts might change and there might be things that come out confusing and contradictory but guess what...it is my blog and I am going to keep thinking things out here and allow people to come along for the ride! :) until next time!
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