First I remembered our speaker Jay from Hammo in 2009. He talked about God as our "daddy", someone who is always there for us, will always listen and always forgive. God is like a parent we can not push him away just like we cannot push our parents away. He will continue to love us and forgive us no matter how many times we screw up.
God wants to forgive Jerusalem even though they follow their own paths and don't listen to him. He will do that for us also. We just have to trust him and listen for his guidance. That brings to mind Mike from our mission trip this summer. Mike talked about giving up our lives to God and letting him take the lead. Put all out trust in him and listen for his guidance. We just have to open ourselves to this.
The further I move away from the experience of the mission trip and get involved in my daily life and busy work schedule the further I feel I am getting from God. It is hard to always listen for him during my busy day. I need to remember to take time for him! There just doesn't feel like I have even 1/2 hour a day, like we had in Indiana, to meditate and listen for God's guidance.
I am thankful that in a week we will take the youth to an event that is sure to fill us again with the 'fire' we had after our week of mission. We all need to refresh every now and again. I am anxious to hear Mike again and regain some of that enthusiasm. I will also be listening for God's presence and try to find time each day for a little quiet time.
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