June 3, 2004
The Part Of My Job I Most Enjoy
Last night after prayer meeting, Itacyara and I went out to Friendly's (like Denny's, except not open 24 hours, and with a bigger ice-cream menu) with a college student from Bible Baptist Church. He is interested in doing a short-term missions project with us once we get to Brazil. We had a great time of fellowship. What made it so therapeutic for me was seeing his youthful enthusiasm for the work of the ministry. It was refreshing to talk to someone from the next generation who is excited about the possibilities of missionary service.
I think all of us need to constantly pray that we will not "grow old" in the ministry. When I say "grow old", I am not referring to chronological age. Rather, I am talking about a spirit of "oldness" that settles into people, regardless of age, which makes them discouraged, pessimistic, and negative. I think it probably happens to all of us as we deal with people on a constant basis. We become cynical and jaded.
There is never any cynicism that seeps through in the earthly ministry of Christ, nor jaded-ness communicated in the writings of the apostles. Oh that all of us could re-capture the can-do spirit of youth. I have a feeling a lot more would be accomplished.
Posted by Andrew on June 3, 2004 9:42 AM.
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Posted by: GoTennis at June 3, 2004 11:27 AM
hmmmm, the yes came up for me...
Anyway, you bring up a good point about not growing old. Now I personally think it'd be nice to stay young in ever aspect but since I guess that's not possible I'll have to keep my youngness spiritually - after all we are babes in Christ.
Posted by: Tom at June 3, 2004 11:43 AM
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The site looks good. I'm into green. This post it window has some words that come up missing. For example, the "Yes" didn't appear until I clicked the little circle. I'm guessing it's asking me if I want my info remembered, but I'm not told that.
The remarks about aging were excellent. Made me want to throw my cane aside :-)