God is in control

I must learn this lesson on a weekly basis, but I just witnessed it in a new venue.

I witnessed Mallysa's baptism today. She has been a member of the teen ministry and has come to my house on a weekly basis for the past 9 months or so.

During most I.O.B. (Inward, Outward, and Beyond the name of the teen ministry) meetings, I just trusted that God was planting seeds.

Today I saw one of those seeds blossom.

I heard her explain how God started showing up in her life. It was a touching testimony about the development of her relationship with God.

While I was listening to her, I realized that it was not about what I did as a youth leader. God has everything under control. He uses us, of course, but all I have to do is pray for God to show up in the lives of the teenagers. Once again, I just need to put my faith in God and wait for Him to show up.

I am so thankful for such a wise and omniscient God, our shepherd who rescues us.