Day 3 (It's Friday!)

Hello everyone!

How is God showing up in your life this week?  It is great to hear how people are spreading the word of Christ.  It is great to see that no matter what your congregation denomination is, what position you are, or your theory of youth ministry in the heart of everyone is the same truth and fire of the gospel of Christ.

You can see the joy shine out of people's eyes when they talk about the Gospel.  You can see there is something new and different about them.  They know they are sinners and in that realization see how much they need Christ.  They understand that they are covered by the grace of God and are unconditionally loved by Him.  Isn't that Gospel that best story ever?  A true romance!  A true good over evil!  A true hero conquerors all!  A true love story!  A true injustice fulfilling justice!

Learning tip of the Day: Trust is a necessity to develop deep and relevant relationships.  So do you trust God?

 We did a lot of trusting activities today.  We had to trust those to catch us if we fell, trust that they would move their hands while we were running through the line, and always  we had to trust each other as worked as a team.  It made me realize how necessary this is to do with our families, friends, congregations, and youth ministries.  If there is no trust then we will not "fall" into our group aka we will not open up with our struggles, issues, or let anyone in.  And in turn, it will limit our growth (obviously to an extent our God can do anything!)

So I cannot wait to come back and really dig into trust.  To do activities to build trust.  To open up conversations that not only build trust but segue into conversations that show we have "fallen" into that trust!  Then watch out and see how God works! :-)

How about you?  Do you trust God?  Enough to completely fall into Him?  If so what is He doing in your life with that complete trust?  If not what is stopping you from falling?  Because He is there to catch you and with falling comes freedom.  (a quote from a great fellow student named Geri)