Seeking Jesus... Day 25 Wed. Sept. 26, 2012

What a day of serving Jesus... The morning began at 6am this morning.Our first "See you at the pole event" for First Priority and FCA (a youth led school group) at Discovery Middle school began at 7am. 75 7th and 8th graders gathered for small group time and a time of prayer. It was humbling to see the student leadership lead their fellow peers this morning. After that much of the day was spent working at church, preparing for upcoming services and other events. 

This evening at church I encountered another humbling opportunity to serve Jesus. I had the opportunity to have a conversation with a youth who was dealing with some issues. At the end of our time together we closed in prayer. It was truly humbling to be able to talk with this student and do my best to offer support and prayer to him.

Humility is a trait that Jesus demonstrated on a daily basis. It is a trait that many of us, including myself, struggle with. We often want recognition for what we have done, our accomplishments and successes. I often struggle with this during the summer at camp. I often want recognition for what I am doing from my peers, how I am impacting others lives. There are so many ways that we impact lives of others while at camp that no one else knows about. But God knows. Just as he knows every sin we commit, he knows our good deeds and where our hearts are in service to Him.

I have used the word humble a few times in this post. I have to remember that on a daily basis as I am given these opportunities to serve Jesus, I must do so with the greatest humility. It is not about my own recognition or fame, but that Jesus is amplified through my actions.

I am thankful today for the opportunities that God has provided for me to serve Him today. I am grateful for the strength that He provided to meet all the challenges of the day and I am thankful for the opportunities that lie ahead.