A Bigger Perspective

Drew and I are currently directing the ZONE camp, so that is why we have been a little absent in posting. We have been running around trying to keep everyone on schedule, answering questions, hanging out with students, and encouraging the leaders. Drew is also speaking every night on what it means to live in the story, mainly focusing on Hebrews 12:1-4a. It is all going really well so far. The kids are having a blast and it is such a blessing to watch youth leaders investing in their students. We are so thankful to have the privilege to serve a long side other people who love youth ministry!

This morning I gave the devotional during our leaders meeting. Something that Drew and I have talked a lot about during our years in youth ministry is the importance of having a bigger perspective on what God is doing. I think this is especially important in youth ministry because the fruits of your labor are not always evident. As a leader you crave the affirmation that what you are saying and doing is actually getting through, but sadly that affirmation is not always there. I wanted to encourage the leaders this morning that the work they are doing is awesome, but remembering the bigger story of what God is doing in this world is an important part of their ministry. We looked at Ephesians 3:14-21 which is Paul's prayer for the Ephesians. Paul's prayer reflects that he gets the bigger picture of who is really in control. Paul has all the positive credentials and was even commissioned by Jesus himself to take the gospel to the ends of the earth, but Paul understands that it is ultimately God who will change people's hearts and lives.

Ephesians 3:19-21

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."

The Spirit is at work this week and though we may not see the results today or even tomorrow the Lord is in control! I am so excited to be a part of the larger story of what God is doing in these students lives and it is a privilege to walk along side young people as they navigate their years of adolescents.

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