Expecting change

Yesterday just about did me in. I had an intense day at work trying to get a project finished that was already late, then I was leading the 4-6 grade youth group at church and I felt that the whole focus was a bit weak. But, once again, God allowed for the words to flow, especially in the small group time with they boys.

The whole focus was on the parable of the wise and foolish builders. Chuck, Kevin and I challenged the boys to never stop expected to be changed. It is so easy to go to church, go to work, go back home and live a mediocre life and be content with that. But God calls us to expect change. He wants us to go to church expecting to come out a changed person. He wants us to go to work and expect change and likewise, to our families an expect to be a different person because of living our life according to God's Word.

I also have been frustrated with the leadership at camp. Though my involvement at this point is not a question of whether or not I am going to be involved, but how can I be a part of change for the better, it seems like an uphill battle that is going in the wrong direction.

Lord, I pray for you guidance in dealing with the situation in my life that cause me to stretch and call for change. Help me to see that this can make me a stronger person as long as I focus on doing what your Word lead me to do. I want to go into every situation in my life and expect change. Guide me, lead me, help me to focus.

Thank you for being such a big God. I was reading last night about how you know every move that I make, and it amazes me that you know that about every created being in this world. Talk about an organized system! Thank you for caring for little 'ol me in the great big world.

I love you, Lord