I like Blake. I make it a point to mention that because it wasn't always true. When I first started out in this youth group, when I had no idea what I was doing or what it took to be a leader, when my place in all this was really about me finding my purpose...back then, my impression of Blake was made from an immature and selfish perspective. I got a vibe that Blake didn't like me, so I didn't like him. It was that simple.
But that was then and this is now. Not only have I figured out that, as a leader, I have no room for personal grudges, but I have also come to see the things that make Blake an interesting and overall good person. And I gotta say, I really like the dude.
I hate what's going on now. I hate not having him with us. I hate that Satan keeps managing to take him away from us. Those of you who want direction for our youth group, this is a perfect opportunity to get some. We should be a youth group that prays for each other. We WILL NOT sit on our hands while Satan does this to one of our own! I want Satan to tremble in fear under God's power being carried out through us and our prayers! Who's with me?!
And just to clarify something here: I think this is important for us to discuss. I won't share the details of Blake's situation here for any Internet surfer to see (and I'd ask the rest of you to use the same kind of discretion), but the general idea of discussing each others' struggles for the sake of being there for each other is not inappropriate. In fact, I'd hope we're all comfortable doing it. Make sense?
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Wednesday, February 28, 2007
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Yeah...Blake is going through some crap right now that is way more deep than alot of people are aware of.
He is kind of in a place where all he has at times is God, and if he can just realize that God, as well as all of us in the Youth group are here for him.
Really...I know everyone may say "Sure..He's in my prayers." or "Yeah, Ill pray for him." Please, if you haven't already, please take a second right now and say a quick prayer for him.
Im sure he would appreciate it.
I'm with ya Jason! I get really scared for him sometimes. You know, I am not only scared for him but also for Lakyn. She is really trying to help him and he just gets worse. But I know he loves her too. If he'd just see that he's not just hurting himself but also Lakyn. He might make better decisions. And Ryan, I really am praying for him! NOT JOKING!!!
I have been and will continue to be praying for Blake. And Lakyn, I know this is hard on her too *hugs*
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