Man it's been a while since I've posted anything on here. Quit honestly I almost forgot I had a blog. So much has been going on, some of it good. I have been trying to connect more with people. I usually stand off by myself, but recently at a bon fire hosted by my church I stepped out of my "comfort zone" (which is just a lame excuse for not getting involved with people) and had real conversations with people.
I think the devil would like me to believe that I am of no effect or my being there is meaningless, but I've come to realize that these thoughts are just lies from the pit of hell. Let me tell you something that happened. I help out with the youth group. Most of the time I just clean up the room after the service. Well, the devil tried to tell me I was wasting my time and not a real influence there so why bother going. I was almost ready to tell the youth pastor I wouldn't be coming back.
That night I was clowning around with one of the guys and made a joke about not quiting and not coming back. Out of no where another young man said "if Bob stops coming to youth so will I". Later that night This same young man was asked to come up for prayer and I had the opportunity to lay hands on him and ask God to perform a miracle in his life even though I had no idea what his need was.
When we were done praying I shared some thoughts with the group. After the service I learned that this young boy was just diagnosed with a terrible disease. The other leaders told me how appropriate the prayer and words I shared were. Imagine had I listened to the lies instead of the truth that God put inside me? Don't let this happen to you. If you believe God has a plan for your life then get out there and let Him do a great work through you.
I think the devil would like me to believe that I am of no effect or my being there is meaningless, but I've come to realize that these thoughts are just lies from the pit of hell. Let me tell you something that happened. I help out with the youth group. Most of the time I just clean up the room after the service. Well, the devil tried to tell me I was wasting my time and not a real influence there so why bother going. I was almost ready to tell the youth pastor I wouldn't be coming back.
That night I was clowning around with one of the guys and made a joke about not quiting and not coming back. Out of no where another young man said "if Bob stops coming to youth so will I". Later that night This same young man was asked to come up for prayer and I had the opportunity to lay hands on him and ask God to perform a miracle in his life even though I had no idea what his need was.
When we were done praying I shared some thoughts with the group. After the service I learned that this young boy was just diagnosed with a terrible disease. The other leaders told me how appropriate the prayer and words I shared were. Imagine had I listened to the lies instead of the truth that God put inside me? Don't let this happen to you. If you believe God has a plan for your life then get out there and let Him do a great work through you.
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Isn't it funny that when we set off to find happiness or joy or significance or meaning, we seldom find it? Instead, when we offer to serve others and give ourselves wholeheartedly to the Lord and his work, it is then that we find what we most need.
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