Continuing along the same thought process as last week, I'm still impressed by God's work in my life. This past week I've really recognized who God has made me to be, and I must admit, I really like it.
The past two weeks have really encouraged me as I have been feeling overwhelmed with my current situation. Last week God reminded me of His constant support and showed me His affection, and this week He remdinded me that I was created perfectly for this time and place.
Without sounding to egocentric, I really love the man God has turned me into. Over the years, He has carefully groomed me for this ministry, and it's awesome to see it all tie together. I recently ate lunch with an old friend, and while talking with her, I realized that this really is what I do now.
Hard to believe that I really am a youth pastor.
This week was fairly ordinary (climbing, music, swing dance, etc.), but it had a different feel. Especially towards the end of the week, I started seeing all the ways that I am starting to build deeper relationships. Make positive changes in the our congregation. Even recognizing my impact on the community.
Again, I apologize for the narcissism, but I really appreciate all that God has made me to be. As I walked through the woods this weekend taking pictures, I began to grasp how awesome God has been to me. I thought about who I used to be and who God has made me. Psalm 139 reads:
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
Please continue to pray for my grandma as she is still determined to glorify God despite her health. I also ask that you pray for our high school students as we attend our winter retreat this weekend.
I'd like to leave you with this thought...God has created each of us with a unique purpose and an equally unique set of traits to match that purpose. So my advice...be who you are and recognize that you can't be someone else, because being someone else is like changing God's masterpiece.
Just me,
-B
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