It’s already the last Sunday in January, 2010. Last week we spent Sunday evening attending Small Group Study at the Church. There are lots of other things I need to do in the final hours of my coveted free time, however nothing can compare to time spent in prayer. God meets you there and sometimes gives you a glimpse of what He is doing and how much He cares.
This week our prayer focus was on the many kids and teens that attend our various functions week to week. Sandy and I get to serve as Awana leaders each Wednesday evening where we share life and Bible truths with many of them, both English and Latino, as we are a multicultural church community. Over time you begin to see them one as special in God’s eyes and grow to love them each. Their smiles are contagious and their hugs are addicting.
I personally teach 5-6 5th or 6th grade boys each Wednesday. One is super bright and loves everything about our church. His younger brother is equally bright and eager, but a bit less mature in his faith. Another is quiet and needs a lot of encouragement to stay on task. The others are Hispanic brothers, very bright and loving kids that learn eagerly when their attention is focused. I wouldn’t trade my brief time with them for anything on this earth.
So we took last Sunday evening as a prayer time to thank God for giving us them each, asking him to touch their lives as they begin to know Jesus, and learn His Word. Some of these kids have committed parents, but others have no one else to encourage them at all, some walk quite a distance on cold nights to reach our doors. It’s a simple thing, doesn’t cost us much, but God uses simple things and humble hearts to do great things in our lives when we trust Him.
Our teens and young adults were also prayed for as their needs are also great. It is often said that the youth are the future of the Church. A friend of mine pointed out the error in this, for they are the Church and through them God is doing even greater things. Life is fresh. We are learning together how good God is and how much He cares.
This evening is our last Small Group prayer event and only God knows what is on store. He faithfully refines our focus each week. Next week I begin leading a study on “Love and Respect” DVD series on marriage truths from God’s word. Pray for us as we learn together.
