I still feel NERVOUS the day before big events! Even though I’ve been doing middle school ministry for over a decade, it’s still there. Maybe nervous is too negative; it’s that nervous-excitement about what God might do, you know?
Tomorrow we leave on our most-anticipated event of the fall… our Small Groups weekend retreat. We’re in that last-minute-prep mode — on track to get everything done, but needing every minute to make sure it happens.
And at the same time, it makes me think of Proverbs 21:31…
“The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.”
Even though I know it’s not all up to me (or any of our team), sometimes I fall into the trap of feeling that way. And so, right now, I’m praying for Victory that comes from God.
For the student who’s nervous about coming, but will move closer towards real community this weekend.
For the student who doesn’t know that God wants to surprise them this weekend with his truth and love.
For the student who’ll pray out loud this weekend for the first time.
For the student who’ll realize that they’re really treasured by God, and choose to follow him for the first time this weekend.
But none of that can come from me… and I need to remind myself of that!
Excited for the weekend!
