Youth Worker BOOST: Still Before God
ym360 knows youth workers. We know what an incredibly rewarding, yet incredibly challenging job youth ministry can be. There are days when your spirits are sky-high, and there are days when you could use a bit of a “pick me up” from God’s Word . . .
That’s why we’re happy to introduce Youth Worker Boost, the newest feature on the ym360 Blog. Boost is a short, weekly piece of encouragement designed to, well, “boost” your spirits and encourage you as you minister to students.
We consider it yet another great opportunity to serve you and your ministry.
“‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’ The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”–Psalm 46:10-11
A recent survey revealed that the average American teenager spends over nine hours a day plugged into some type of media or gaming device. Needless to say many teenagers have a hard time being still and or quiet.
But here’s the secret: so do many youth ministers.
This passage from Psalm 46 is a popular one when it comes to teaching students the value of being alone with God. But it turns out there is whole lot more to this idea of being still.
Jonathan Edwards, the great 18th century preacher and theologian, said that to be still before God means “to still our tongues and our actions so that God can be exalted while we become humbled.” The whole idea is to submit ourselves totally to God and His direction for our lives. We need to be still and spend time alone with God for our spiritual growth. This is vital as we live out our calling to serve and minister to teenagers.
But we need to let God still the “me” in our lives so He can be exalted and we can discover His will.
Our prayer for you:
Our prayer is that you would make time to seek stillness with God today. And that you would seek to still those parts of your life that take away from your devotion to Him.
Encouraged by today’s Youth Worker Boost? Don’t keep it a secret! Pass it along to a fellow youth worker or your adult volunteers. Share the love!
Look for a new Youth Worker Boost each Wednesday on the ym360 Blog.
Last Week’s BOOST: Charging Your Battery
Next Week’s BOOST: Winning?
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