Extraordinary.
This past weekend was that: extraordinary. I’m still trying to process how much God moved in my heart this weekend. It was incredible.
My youth group that I am a leader in participated in Fine Arts and received three nationals invites to Orlando in the Drama, Human Video, and Short Story categories. They are so talented!
I had a talk with four students in my youth group which was really good. One girl grew up in a broken home and shared her story with us. She has been a Christian for a year-and-a-half and it is really sweet to see the how much God has strengthened her through this, and how much she has grown during the time I’ve known her. God really used me to speak truth into her life and encourage her and point her towards the Cross. We ended praying for her and it was really powerful and amazing to see the love and support the students had for her.
Then on Sunday my pastor preached on John 21:1-14 when Jesus appeared to Peter and John on the boat after His resurrection. The service was powerful, the worship was powerful, and the altar call was powerful.
Recently, I have been doubting where I am going with my ministry in the future because I want to be a youth pastor. My heart says “yes” but my flesh is doubtful. Throughout this weekend God really reassured the path He has for me. During the altar call one of students and his dad, who is a deacon, prayed for me. God really broke down my selfish doubt and I was able to tremble and weep in His presence. It’s been a long time since I’ve actually weeped before the Lord. I pray that God would continue to break my heart for His Kingdom. I want to be used by Him, because He uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. I am thrilled that God would use a broken sinner to do His work. I am eternally Yours, Lord.
