As I have written here before, I fully believe that this generation of young adults is going to change the world. They are the dreamers that have a passion and drive necessary to make a difference.
Matt and I have the immense honor of ministering to the young adult population in our church. During the Sunday School class, Monday night small group, and other hang out opportunities, we have heard the hearts of these young adults who face so many distractions in their daily lives, yet who are desperate for more of Jesus and ready to risk and sacrifice in order to know Him more.
* There are seniors graduating high school who are excited to see God's will unfold in their lives and to show God's love at the universities they will soon be attending.
* There are college students who are impacting their campuses by letting God shine naturally in their lives.
* There are others who are working full time jobs and who daily embrace the opportunities presented to them to love their co-workers and share what God is doing in their lives.
The young adult years can be many things: Tough. Educational. Inspiring. Heartbreaking. Limit Pushing.
Ultimately, to one who is open to God and His will, the young adult years will be a time when one really learns the steady support that God gives.
To our young adults:
You may find yourself for the first time having no one to call on except Him; and you will find Him to be enough for your situation. You will learn that the peace He provides is real and unshakable, the love He gives is all-encompassing, and His faithfulness can be trusted.
- You will be shown that sometimes life is tough so that you can know the comfort that God gives.
- You will be shown that sometimes life is educational so that you can realize that you are never done understanding His ways.
- You will learn that sometimes life is inspiring so that you will see how God still does miracles.
- You will learn that sometimes life is heartbreaking so that you can learn how God can put a heart back together.
- You will learn that sometimes life pushes us to our limits because that is how you will grow and develop the gifts that God has blessed you with.
It is our joy and honor to learn with you, walk with you, and support you.
We really love you guys (you know who you are!).
You're already making a difference!
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