Why am I a Young Life leader? So so many times I have asked myself this question. Why, of all the sweet, sweet people in my life, did God choose me? I'm not qualified to lead anyone, I mess up consistently. The truth of it is that God choose me. I don't know why, and maybe I'm not meant to know. But one thing I know without a doubt is that I have such a deep love for this ministry. As a freshman in college, I have absolutely no clue why I ended up involved with Young Life. If you had asked me at that time if I saw myself pursuing ministry, I would have said HECK NO. I can't do that. But, four years later, I can't imagine my life without YL. There is a place in my heart that hurts for high school girls at White County.
That being said, I am overwhelmed at the heart of the students at WCHS. A week ago, there was a challenge brought at club to get 50 kids to club next week and Mike (team lead) will swallow a live goldfish. Not only did the students totally own the challenge as their own goal, they made it happen. Last night, WCHS had 52 kids at club. That may be more than we've had in my time as a leader. INCREDIBLE. Not only did I get to witness this, I had to privilege of telling those 52 high school students about Jesus. I am not good enough and will never be good enough to deserve that. But the Lord choose me and for that I am so thankful.
In the few hours following club, my phone was blowing up from social media notifications from students talking about how great club was. I can only sit in awe of God on this one.
Last night really showed the Lord's faithfulness.
And with that, I have a really full heart today.
