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| Six months later they were engaged. What happened? Finger pointing and handholding. Marcus’ parents, grandparents, and mentor prayed for him. His youth group leader made a point of spending time with him at the ski slope. His pastor connected with him when he came home from college. He struck up a deep friendship with a young woman committed to Christ. His life had intertwined with people who, each in his or her own way, shared the love of God. When the timing was right, he responded. No one could make the decision for him, but they certainly could point the way for when he chose to take the step. Without a doubt, Marcus was blessed with life-changing handholding, and it wasn’t just between him and Julia. REST STOP #2: Look At It This Way Sometimes it feels like you can read a book on youth ministry and it all sounds so good and “do-able.” Then you get involved with kids and the reality bites. What a pain! Like the time when you spent several sessions talking to your youth class about sex, and the importance of making right choices. Late one night several months later you get a phone call from a sobbing youth group member who thinks she’s pregnant. Or this scenario: The boy you’re mentoring has bent your ear about needing money for a car. You help him land a good job. After a month on the job, he gets fired for being late to work too many times. Continued... |
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