I have been in ministry for over 26 years. A lot of that has been in youth ministry. In Northern California I pastored one church for over 12 years. What was cool about that experience was seeing so many young people grow up, graduate college and even get married. It was an honor to marry those high school sweethearts years after they dated during those awkward adolescent years.
Many of the young people I had in my different youth groups wound up doing some amazing things. Music teachers, physicians, attorneys, military personnel, social workers, accountants, professors, nurses, pastors, hospital administrators, entrepreneurs, and even some amazing stay-at-home moms. I put all of these people on the part of my resume that says “Had influence on…”
I’m sure you wouldn’t be surprised to hear that some of these kids we weren’t sure were ever going to be successful. I have had moments like that with my own kids that has driven me to my knees and asked God to perform miracles in their lives. You may be praying that prayer for your kids or you may be the target of those prayers by your own parents and/or loved ones.
If you aren’t sure if you are ever going to get your life together, let me tell you this:
YOU’RE AMAZING IS COMING
What I mean by that is that the mess you find yourself in right now is only temporary and an amazing season is right around the corner. How do I know this? Because of what we are told in Ephesians 2:10.
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
You were created to do amazing things, and you will do them. I am confident of that.
To inspire you, here is a link to one of my former youth who has become an amazing musician: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkxPc4r7PN8