So on a selfish note, pray for me. It's been rather hard knowing absolutely nobody up here. I've definitely missed Georgia people. Also, it's been kinda different than I was really thinking. For some reason, I just thought that I was gonna be seeing the kids every single day and just hanging out with them constantly (I don't know why I thought that cuz I definitely didn't see my youth pastor every single day when I was in middle and high school. haha) and obviously it's not like that. There's a lot of behind the scenes stuff that youth pastors do. Which totally makes sense. And I know that that's still serving God and if I truly have a heart for the youth, then that stuff is gonna be just as important to me. But it's been hard sometimes for me to remember that. Lastly, pray for my connection with the kids in the youth group. Both Sunday morning and Wednesday night when I've had opportunity to connect with the kids, I've kinda clammed up and haven't really thrown myself out there like I should. Yesterday and today, I was really at times questioning whether or not I'm supposed to be here and lacking confidence in my abilities. But God is good and yesterday, I was reading Psalm 46 and came across verse 1 which says: "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." and verse 11 which says: "The Lord of hosts is wiht us; the God of our Jacob is our fortress." Perfect timing for both those verses! Yay God! haha. So I guess overall, pray that I can place my faith in God during this time and trust in Him regardless of how I feel.
Also, pray for the Tuesday night college bible study: that it can be a great time for college believers in the area to connect and have great Biblical fellowship.
And of course, pray for the kids in the youth group.
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Glad to see you are posting Robby. If people seem a little standoffish, just ask them how they feel about Brett Favre - and pronounce it "faivra". They'll warm right up to you!
ReplyDeleteAmen to what you are saying here, Robby. You are a great guy, but people don't need Robby. They need Christ! Keep the Gospel out front. Find ways to connect people with what the Lord has done for them. Look at 1 Cor 2:1-5. It sounds like what you are experiencing!
I'll print this and have it out for people at care group tonight. Thanks for writing. I'm subscribed now so I'll get e-mails when you write.
Later!
Robby,
ReplyDeleteWe sure do miss you, but I am so thankful for the ministry that God has given you this summer! I will be praying that you will be filled with the Holy Spirit and that He will give you strength to move out of your comfort zone! I will also be praying for friendships for you, and that God will give you guidance and direction on your future plans.
Enjoy this time! I know that there are some great things that God wants to teach you and reveal to you this summer. About the planning and organization/administration stuff: You are absolutely correct in saying that those things are just as important as the Bible study times on Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Those “behind the scenes” things are what make the meeting times effective-and even possible.
I pray that you will witness God do awesome and mighty things through you this summer!
Love ya brother!
Micah