This weekend I witnessed about 20 teens, along with some adults, build an incredible community. How is that possible in just two days? The Holy Spirit. Jesus. God.
I saw these teens---so often dismissed by popular culture as the “self-centered” generation---give of their hearts. I saw them take each other under their wings. Even those who are often cast to the edges.
I saw adults give their time and energy to make sure these teens know that they are beloved, they are valuable, they are important.
I witnessed sacrificial, compassionate love---all in the name of Jesus.
This weekend I tasted Heaven----God’s holy presence. God was revealed through the giving, loving and serving of these beautiful disciples. A community of humans inspirited with the Divine.
And I am changed. I am changed because I know Jesus lives. He lives in this community, and I am so blessed to have been a part of this weekend. My prayer today? That I don’t forget this.....that the change is imprinted on my heart.....that I pass it forward.
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