Wasted Days and Sleepless Nights

Wow, this school year has flown by. It seems like just yesterday we were talking about making a difference in our schools this year. Now we have to ask the question, did we? Before we move on from here, take a few minutes to reflect on the past year and how you've changed.

OK, now moving on. Summer is upon us and that means no school. I was reminded of the lyrics to an old song from my high school days that went something like this: "Wasted days and sleepless night....." Summer for me was exactly that, staying up all night watching movies and then wasting my days hanging out and veggin. When we think about summer vacation, few of us ever think that it is a time to grow closer to God. Well let me tell you, it is the perfect time to grow closer to Him. You don't have tons of homework, you don't have school and school activities eating up the rest of your time and sometimes you even have the house to yourself. With all these distractions gone you can actually be still and listen to God. (Psalm 46:10)

Let me encourage you to spend your summer getting to know God. Read the book of Matthew. This will help you get to know what Jesus was all about. Spend time each day just listening. Turn everything off and ask God to talk to you about whatever and then listen. We all to often ask for something from God and then never wait for the answer. Get involved. There are several ways to get involved from going on a mission trip to volunteering at Nick @ Nite. Whatever it is do something that makes a difference for Christ. And lastly, have fun and rest. Take time to do some fun things and make sure you get rest. It's hard to fulfill God's will for your life if your always tired.

Have a great weekend and don't forget the party tomorrow night.