I've never claimed to do everything right, and these last few weeks I have managed to screw up in a few ways. The one big thing that causes me to screw things up is my lack of communication and closeness to God. Why I haven't figured this out before I don't know, but I have no doubt that the moments I am closer to God, I make better decisions. It's that simple.
I will take this knowledge into my new ministry as a Youth Minister for a Catholic community here in the MT. As a teacher I was basically a youth minister whenever I wasn't grading papers, which I see as one of the biggest differences.
I know I will not be able to do this alone. I need God with me and its my job to work harder at staying close to Him.
Prayers for my new ministry and my different view of the state I call home.
You're always in my prayers, my friend. I know what alone is; it's not a nice place to be. Try not to visit. But at the same time don't forget, for many a teen you may be counseling, it's not a strange place.
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