Hiya!
So, Tuesday and Wednesday were both fairly slow as things kept getting canceled and plans falling through. However, after I heard about Bobby's Wednesday I was wanting to see what God would use me for (read about his Wednesday here). I prayed that God might use me in His own way and in His time (wanting to be patient and not jealous), and God did that today. He is wonderful. Today was great.
It began on the G-SUS bus. The kids were fairly quiet, but it was all right. Most of my Thursday night kids go to this school, so I got to see a few of them. One girl from the group that Jesus helps us by cleaning us from our sins!!! I totally thought she never listened, but in fact she is listening! It was an amazing encouragement. I'm not sure if it's turned from a head knowledge to a heart knowledge, but it was just so good to hear her speak that truth. A lot of them stopped by to say hello which was good and exciting. I'm glad they actually say hi rather than just walk past as if to ignore me. Made me smile.
After the bus I got home for lunch and did some planning (I have 3 lessons to prepare for, all of which I have only a glimpse of what I want to do) and some reading (I have a book to read by Monday. Oh procrastination!). Then Rosie got home, and for some reason we have pretty much just talked. All. Day. About literally everything under the sun! Language, to the Bible, to Evolution, to heaven, to hell, to love, to idols of the heart, to demons, to everything. It has been absolutely amazing! I love hearing her mind, explaining things she doesn't understand, and just talking to her about what is actually important to me. Our conversation got the ears of the other three Hughes children, so the five of us ended up sitting up and talking about these things until 11:30! God is so good. I never thought I could get Sam to sit and talk with me about these things, but he was fully engaged and actually asking questions!
It is good to have a God who answers our prayers. I've felt very unproductive for his ministry this week, but God used me in this home to have good, meaningful, challenging conversation and see these youngsters actually want to learn about the truths of the Bible. Sometimes Thursday nights can be so discouraging because the kids just don't want to sit and listen, but tonight I remembered that these kids are being worked on and there are factors beyond me. But God is still in control, he is still working.
Next week is my last Youth Club where we will be teaching them the truths of Scripture. I have been praying so hard for these kids to see Jesus as their Savior and to make him the Lord of their lives. I want them to be saved because I love them. Pray with me that the Father might draw them and that they might become lovers of God. That is what I want for these kids. Pray for them with me. Please.
Pray also for me and my lessons. I've had a really hard time struggling with how to present the gospel and the truths of Scripture to them. These kids are engaged in a culture that tells them that church isn't cool and that it's cool to be disrespectful and get away with it. I mean today one of the kids said, "Yeah, I don't want to blurt out all the answers to Church-questions because I don't know if I can trust my friends with that." Basically, most of the kids of this place will tease and make fun of the christians here for being outloud about their faith. So, to me, I want them to engaged in truth and think through it all, so sometimes I forget that I can't always hide behind videos or eloquent words. No, that's not my job. My job is to speak the truth in love with all boldness. Thank the Lord for his good reminders. But continue to pray for me, that I won't bow down to making the Gospel cool or hip or whatever. It is the sword of the Spirit, my only weapon against the darkness of this world. I need to wield it as such.
Pray for me in this. I don't know if that made sense, but that's what I need prayer for. It's time for bed as I have to get up early for the bus. I love you all and appreciate your support so very much!
Oh - tonight's thursday night group went very well. Raf spoke on how can God guide us and the kids were very attentive for the first part, but they aren't always so good about sitting and being still when someone talks to them.We didn't have as many (only 13) since we went on a bike ride today. Yes! I got on yet another bike! We only went a few miles, so I didn't almost die this time, and I conquered the last 2 hills which killed me last time! So exciting. But yes, please pray for these kids. They need to learn how important this truly is.
Ta-ta!
So, Tuesday and Wednesday were both fairly slow as things kept getting canceled and plans falling through. However, after I heard about Bobby's Wednesday I was wanting to see what God would use me for (read about his Wednesday here). I prayed that God might use me in His own way and in His time (wanting to be patient and not jealous), and God did that today. He is wonderful. Today was great.
It began on the G-SUS bus. The kids were fairly quiet, but it was all right. Most of my Thursday night kids go to this school, so I got to see a few of them. One girl from the group that Jesus helps us by cleaning us from our sins!!! I totally thought she never listened, but in fact she is listening! It was an amazing encouragement. I'm not sure if it's turned from a head knowledge to a heart knowledge, but it was just so good to hear her speak that truth. A lot of them stopped by to say hello which was good and exciting. I'm glad they actually say hi rather than just walk past as if to ignore me. Made me smile.
After the bus I got home for lunch and did some planning (I have 3 lessons to prepare for, all of which I have only a glimpse of what I want to do) and some reading (I have a book to read by Monday. Oh procrastination!). Then Rosie got home, and for some reason we have pretty much just talked. All. Day. About literally everything under the sun! Language, to the Bible, to Evolution, to heaven, to hell, to love, to idols of the heart, to demons, to everything. It has been absolutely amazing! I love hearing her mind, explaining things she doesn't understand, and just talking to her about what is actually important to me. Our conversation got the ears of the other three Hughes children, so the five of us ended up sitting up and talking about these things until 11:30! God is so good. I never thought I could get Sam to sit and talk with me about these things, but he was fully engaged and actually asking questions!
It is good to have a God who answers our prayers. I've felt very unproductive for his ministry this week, but God used me in this home to have good, meaningful, challenging conversation and see these youngsters actually want to learn about the truths of the Bible. Sometimes Thursday nights can be so discouraging because the kids just don't want to sit and listen, but tonight I remembered that these kids are being worked on and there are factors beyond me. But God is still in control, he is still working.
Next week is my last Youth Club where we will be teaching them the truths of Scripture. I have been praying so hard for these kids to see Jesus as their Savior and to make him the Lord of their lives. I want them to be saved because I love them. Pray with me that the Father might draw them and that they might become lovers of God. That is what I want for these kids. Pray for them with me. Please.
Pray also for me and my lessons. I've had a really hard time struggling with how to present the gospel and the truths of Scripture to them. These kids are engaged in a culture that tells them that church isn't cool and that it's cool to be disrespectful and get away with it. I mean today one of the kids said, "Yeah, I don't want to blurt out all the answers to Church-questions because I don't know if I can trust my friends with that." Basically, most of the kids of this place will tease and make fun of the christians here for being outloud about their faith. So, to me, I want them to engaged in truth and think through it all, so sometimes I forget that I can't always hide behind videos or eloquent words. No, that's not my job. My job is to speak the truth in love with all boldness. Thank the Lord for his good reminders. But continue to pray for me, that I won't bow down to making the Gospel cool or hip or whatever. It is the sword of the Spirit, my only weapon against the darkness of this world. I need to wield it as such.
Pray for me in this. I don't know if that made sense, but that's what I need prayer for. It's time for bed as I have to get up early for the bus. I love you all and appreciate your support so very much!
Oh - tonight's thursday night group went very well. Raf spoke on how can God guide us and the kids were very attentive for the first part, but they aren't always so good about sitting and being still when someone talks to them.We didn't have as many (only 13) since we went on a bike ride today. Yes! I got on yet another bike! We only went a few miles, so I didn't almost die this time, and I conquered the last 2 hills which killed me last time! So exciting. But yes, please pray for these kids. They need to learn how important this truly is.
Ta-ta!
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