Figuring It Out

Day 90

Well, no teens participated in either passive program for this month. I could be disappointed. But I have worked with too many “building” programs for children and teens. I’ve had many no-shows and no-participations. It took some time, but I learned to not take it personally, nor to become upset with the patrons for not coming. It’s just how it works. Especially right now where I’ve had teens used to not having anything for them. And teens whom I don’t really know very well. So everything I try is not only an experiment for me to see what they do and don’t like, or will or won’t do, but it’s also a way for them to get used to me and that I do want to offer programs to them which have not been before.

I’m grateful for every opportunity—successful or so-called unsuccessful—that helps me get to know who I’m trying to serve, and that the Lord brings that to me in not just work situations.

P.S. I was also extremely grateful to have 2 home teachers come to my home this evening. They provided a lesson (not a thought). They spoke with me. They laughed with me. They blessed my home with their presence.