A long time coming...

I'm chilling in the Sheraton Hotel in Harrisburg currently. It's 12:46 on Friday, March 21, and I just got through my first night of Youth Convention with Evolution Student Ministries. Needless to say, tonight was everything I expected and so much more. For the last couple of days I have really been praying that God would touch the teens in our youth group because I know it's hard for them to pursue God in youth group. I don't know why this is exactly, but it was rather encouraging to see the teens seeking God like they did. There's just something about being in an arena filled with 5000+ other teenagers seeking God. Tonight definitely took me back to my days when I was a teenager and was experiencing youth convention for the first time. I certainly am blessed to have had such awesome people pour into my life like they did...I wouldn't be where I am today if these people hadn't.

I also have observed how far I have come as a Christian and a leader since those days. This is my first time being back at convention in 2 years, and this time, instead of being a student I am a leader. Today I've already had to do some duties of a leader. I've had to use discernment in what to say to these teenagers. I've had to discipline people and punish them. Tonight at service two of my girls answered an altar call, and we ended up walking right up to the stage in front of 5000+ people. By the end of the time up front we were all crying and praising God. I had an opportunity to pray for them as they cried out to Him. God moved in such a powerful way tonight, and it wasn't just in the service (which I will admit was amazing), it was also in my own heart as I saw how far he has taken me. He's made it so very clear what he's done in my life, and I am thankful beyond measure for the plan he's manifested in my life, and what he's going to continue to do. I can't wait to see what the next 2 days hold for us.

He is faithful.