He Is With Us
One day Moses said to the LORD, "You have been telling me, 'Take these people up to the Promised Land.' But you haven't told me whom you will send with me. You have told me, 'I know you by name, and I look favourably on you.' If it is true that you look favourably on me, let me know your ways so I may understand you more fully and continue to enjoy your favour. And remember that this nation is your very own people."
- Exodus 33:12-13
Moses asks two important questions here:
#1 Who's going to go with me?
#2 Let me know your ways
God's response?
"I will personally go with you, Moses, and I will give you rest..." (v. 14)
God's answer is His presence.
When I ask God what's next in ministry and for me personally, more often than not He responds, "I am with you."
I don't know about you, but I love a good game plan. I like to know what's next, what's expected of me and how I'm going to accomplish the tasks at hand. As you can assume, this season of unknowns and breaking through uncharted territory is not always conducive to a "good game plan".
Time and time again, the Lord reminds me that I have everything I need--Himself.
In every season, we can know and be known by the One who is with us. Praise God!
Here's What I'm Celebrating!
The summer has been full of ups and downs. Here's what I'm celebrating:
Activities like Outdoor Movie Nights, Art in the Park and Workouts in the Park with students...in person!
GREAT turn out at our Tour For Teens fundraiser in June
An amazing time at my spiritual retreat
Supervising our summer student, Anne, was a gift
Praise God for His provision and care! I am thankful for the new ways we were able to connect with students and for upcoming opportunities in the fall.
The Work Friends podcast is coming soon! Ainsley and I are excited about this new endeavour as we seek to bring conversations, people and their wisdom to you.
What's Next?
Here are some things I will be focusing on in the fall:
NEW weekly Fitness Program
NEW Work Friends podcast (shown above)
Volleyball at our local sports facility
Drop-in events
Creating more times to meet and mentor students one-on-one
Change is inevitable in this coming season so please, join with me in praying for more meaningful relationships with students. Pray for the staff and teachers at our local schools and peace and guidance as we continue to seek Jesus.
THANK YOU
This season has been difficult for various reasons. As I look ahead at what's to come, I want to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for journeying and walking alongside me in this call God has given me to invest in youth. The stories and new things that are happening is a testament to God's provision and faithfulness; you are included in that.
I hope and pray you are encouraged.
If you would like to partner with me in sharing the good news of the Gospel with youth in North Perth, you can do so by clicking the 'donate' button below and of course, by praying for me and the rest of the team.
All For His Glory,
Jenn