As I just got back to college this week, one of the main things I was ready to do was see my college church family! I was honestly so blessed to find a wonderful church 10 hours from my home church where they love God, worship Him, and believe whole heartedly in the word of God. Of course, every service there is wonderful, but this Sunday I received an extra special blessing.
There are quite a lot of youth at my church. They range from babies to high school seniors. There were a lot of them there last semester, but there were definitely new faces in the congregation Sunday (or new to me.) isn't it wonderful that the numb e of young people there is still growing? I know these kids are inviting their friends to come with them and that is just uplifting. They want to share the gospel with their friends! Honestly that is just a blessing in itself that they choose to go to God's house instead of going to the limitless number of places the world offers them to go instead. They truly do not let the fact that they are younger stop them from living for God and trying to do what He asks of them. But let me just tell you a little more about the youth here.
They are amazing.
I do not say that loosely. These kids are truly wonderful. I cannot even think of the words to describe them. These kids do things most adults would never think about doing.
They testify.
They request prayer for those in need.
They worship God wholeheartedly.
They are not afraid to go to the altar.
They are not afraid to ask for prayer for themselves and the issues they face in life.
They help out with numerous tasks within the church.
They help lead worship.
They pray for and with each other.
They are willing to do whatever is asked of them
They let God use them in ways I do not think they even realize they are being used.
They bless me in ways I cannot even describe.
This last Sunday, I witnessed them do it all. I don't think they realize the impact their actions have had on me. I watched them bring their problems to Jesus. I watched them all file out of the pews to go to the altar to pray for each other. I watched them grow in the Lord and let His light shine so bright within them. I hope and pray that they continue to do what they are doing. They will mess up in life. Hard times will come. However I pray they never forget where to go and who can take it all away. It wasn't that long ago I was in their shoes, and I know they need my prayers. They need your prayers. I pray that they continue to let the Lord use them in ways they never imagined and that they continue to live for Him no matter what may come.
