Starting Fresh
about the end of august i always get the same “going back to school” feeling. it’s now been 11+ years since i’ve had to experience actually going into the high school, but i always have that feeling. i think it’s because as all our students get ready for a new year, so do we!
one of the blessings of youth ministry is knowing that september always brings a new start. i love that we take the end of summers off for LHCyouth vacation. it just leads to a great anticipation for what’s to come; there is this unspoken expectation that “GREAT things are in store for us this year.” It reminds me of 2 Cor 5:17 when Paul talks about how in Christ we are new creations.
one of the things about a new school year is starting fresh. there are all sorts of possibilities and learning experiences ahead. i wonder though, how often do we realize that the same is true in our spiritual journeys with Christ. everyday the possibilities of what God can show and teach us are endless…
i know for me, honestly, i tend try to “survive” the day like i tried to “survive” the last couple weeks of school until summer arrived. I don’t know that God ever intends us to be in survival mode, but rather that Psalm 5:3 attitude of expectation and excitement to see how He’s going to move.
time for me to start expecting:) do you ever feel like this? i’d love to hear! leave a comment~
