Youth Group

The theme of youth group tonight was “hope”.  We listened to some personal stories of hope; stories from some kids lives about how they dealt with tragedy, sorrow, and depression.  Then we gathered in our small groups and tried to talk.  Most of the discussion was supposed to be based on Psalm 42.  In the midst of despair we can rely on God’s presence.

I love the middle school guys in my small group.  I can see their growth since the beginning of the year.  However, I still often leave frustrated that I couldn’t get them to pay better attention.  I don’t ask much from my  mostly 7th grade group, and I really do think that they are getting something out of  it, but  I get frustrated that they just can’t listen.  The  spend more time on  scatological humor than  on the lesson.  It’s frustrating.

But they are 7th graders.  I love them even when they are acting like 7th graders.

God,

Be with each of these guys this week as they go to school spend time with their families and friends.  Use the time we have together to be a springboard that launch them into a closer relationship with you.  Thank you for bringing them into my life and for all the things they teach me.  Give all of us hope in you as we move forward in life.

Thank you God, Amen.

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