Ministry...........

A friend of a friend recently asked me: "So what's it like being a youth pastors wife?" I wont tell you what i said, considering people have used things i have written on my blog to incriminate me in the past, but I will tell you how i feel about my husband's ministry. I am so proud of my husband. I know i have said this before, but he is so loyal, compassionate and driven with a vision. My man is a man of integrity and has always had a big heart for God to fill with his visions and dreams of greatness. Though he has always worked toward this greatness, things have not always turned out so great and he always puts his heart and soul into everything he does. disappointment would come it didnt turn out as well as it could or we would try to to see the positives through all the hard work that didnt seem to pay off. Well, finally, he is starting to see some fruits from his efforts. During new years, he had a 40 hour lockin with 80 different kids throughout the two days and 5 baptisms the second night's service. This week the social worker from the high school called him out of the blue to thank him for his work with the kids and the lock in, saying that the kids could not stop talking about how great it was and how they found a place they feel at home. He also got another random call to help set up a teen back to school bash to give free backpacks and supplies to help with the need in the community, because they heard he was doing good things with the teenagers in Norwood. Not to mention the constant texts ( yes, this generation does not talk on the phone at all, they text!) from kids who are saying how much they appreciate him and all they are learning from God or asking the serious questions. These are kids who do not go to church, who havent been in church! The small group is growing to a big group and 5th quarter parties are always crowded. I love my husband and i am so excited for him that all his efforts are paying off. But with all of this growth and greatness, our greatest concern is that someone will slip through the cracks. There are sooooooo many needs and they need a good adult role model to bounce their thoughts off of or someone to just be there and care about what they are going through. But my husband is just one. Thank you God for your faithfulness, but bring some faithful ones alongside to carryout your great mission and provide for ALL of your children.
All in all, i am shocked, stunned and stand in awe of what is going on. I am so overwhelmed at the same time. And the only word that comes to mind is: FINALLY.
We are in our own community and he is connecting and making a difference, a big difference. i cant describe how i feel, maybe grateful and proud of my wonderful husband and all of his work. Even though i complain that we dont get much time together as a couple or a family, he is doing what he loves, is passionate about and he is doing, and making a difference in this community. Working on his legacy!
Vision is becoming tangible. You gotta love that!