Sometimes there are so many pressing issues to deal with - keeping up with assignments, readings and lectures; maintaining a handle on all the details for church camp; being diligent and persistent in personal devotions and Godliness. Sometimes it all gets a bit overwhelming. I'm taking a week's holiday next week (which I'm very much looking forward to!) but that means I have to be extra organised and on top of everything this week. Then I remember that all I actually have to do is remember God's sovereignty and ask Him for His peace that transcends understanding.
In Mustard last week I had two Mustard live events (one for year 9/10 and on for 11/12), training on Tuesday evening and the usual Mustard group on Friday.
The training was an encouraging time of seeing how we fit with the bigger picture of Mustard across Melbourne and the bigger picture of supporting Christian students on campus to live out their faith.
On Friday there were only two girls, and it can be a bit disheartening to see such a small turn-out but it's an opportunity for deeper and more specific discussion (our topic was peace, incidentally!) and to be a faithful servant more keen on serving God wherever and however than on measuring success by 'worldly' measures. I don't know how that discussion on peace has impacted these girls, and I don't need to, because my role is to be faithful in teaching the gospel.
Monday 11 August 2014
Monday 4 August 2014
Seasonal Routine
Something I've noticed in 'doing' full time ministry is that sometimes you don't get to have your regular day off. August is a very busy season in the life of Melbourne Churches - there seems to be a conference every weekend. On top of these conferences I'm busy with training evenings for Mustard. This changes my routine a fair bit but it's simply just the season at the moment. It's a time to reflect on God's grace as He gives me the patience to be out and about more than usual.
My Mustard group has a diverse spread of ages but the younger girls (Gr 5-6) are becoming comfortable and open with thoughts and reflections on our passage. We're working through the Fruit of the Spirit this term, and last week we discussed the differences between joy and happiness. I love seeing these girls arrive, keen to settle into what God has to say about the topic of the week.
My Mustard group has a diverse spread of ages but the younger girls (Gr 5-6) are becoming comfortable and open with thoughts and reflections on our passage. We're working through the Fruit of the Spirit this term, and last week we discussed the differences between joy and happiness. I love seeing these girls arrive, keen to settle into what God has to say about the topic of the week.
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