Influencing Others

I had a pretty good weekend with a little bit of rest. My mom threw my grandmother a surprise 80th birthday party. We had a good bit of family over and ate some barbecue and hamburgers in my parents backyard. It was HOT, but we had fun. I love spending time with my family.

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Yesterday morning Mike gave a great lesson. The thing that stood out to me the most was the part about how we (Christians) as adults influence the next generation. Sometimes we take for granted that kids are watching us and listening to what we say. We need to be a good influences and be careful what we do and what we say because I don't think we will ever fully realize how much of an impact we have. As a youth minister I must try my best to set a good example for the youth group and I see too often that adults in the church forget about the youth and don't take advantage of the examples they are able to set for them. They need more Christian examples in their lives because their friends are not being that for them. How else will they learn to fear God, and to put him first in their live? We must show them how to do that and how important that is. Let's not forget about the next generation, the future leaders of the church and the influence we have over them. Make the most of it!