This is especially important for youth workers and youth themselves. Most youth and youth workers run at a pretty fast pace. Life is busy and full; ministry is demanding; friends, family, church, school and jobs take a lot of time and energy. God understands this and is with us in these ventures and in the midst of it all He invites us to rest - to rest in Him. And this is just not an invitation for those who are tired and worn out, this is an important invitation for us all because it involves our very salvation and strength:
"...In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength..."
~ Isaiah 30:15
- Do you have an over all attitude of repentance or do you just repent from specific sins from time to time?
- Do you ever spend time in rest and quietness or do you fill your time with as much noise, people and activity as possible to fill the lonely moments?
- Where does your salvation come from? Resting in God or working harder yourself (or perhaps a bit of both)?
- Are you feeling strong these days? What do you need to ask God for today?
Don't make the mistake many youth and youth workers make - filling their life as full as possible so not only is there no time for quiet time with God but seemingly no need because we feel full and satisfied with other things. Stop, look, listen...slow down and join Jesus in His teaching and example of Sabbath Rest. Jesus, of all people, was very busy, active and successful in His ministry but he regularly modeled rest and retreat as He pulled Himself aside to seek intimate, life-giving moments with His Father. God loves spending one-on-one time with us; are you taking Him up on His invitations?
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