Last night as my wife and I sat down to take a quick look at the calendar, to make some decisions about this very busy month, she made a staggering statement to me. "We only have 2 more weeks of summer left..."
Unbelievable.
In fact this Wednesday we'll be saying a very fond farewell to the seniors who have graduated and will be moving away to college or elsewhere (You don't have to go to college, but you can't stay here!) and welcoming our new 7th graders into youth ministry.
This summer has been a whirlwind and, I'm bracing myself for what is shaping up to be a busy and very exciting fall!
So this morning I simply wanted to write a quick word of encouragement, for those who are in the same boat, looking back at a busy summer and getting white knuckled about the fall.
Today I claim 2 Corinthians 4:16 for myself and all of us!
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
On a morning where I feel like a truck just ran me down, (after a long afternoon of competition between our youth group and the college group yesterday, at our annual epic picnic.) I definitely feel as though I am wasting away, but today I am renewed by the grace and mercy of Jesus, and by the joy that comes from knowing Him, and hearing God's call on my life.
Be encouraged, be renewed, and don't lose heart!
Blessings,
Jeremiah
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