Confirmation

Confirmation was this past weekend for us here at Our Father. 17 young men and women affirmed their baptismal faith. It amazes me to be a part of the process. Sometimes it can be so frustrating that it makes you want to pull your hair out, and yet, at moments like this, it kind of seems all worth it. Standing up there and talking to them, it gave me an appreciation for them that I had not had before. I was hopeful for them. Not because of who they are. Like I said, I wanted to pull my hair out, but because of who they are in Jesus. I see a lot of potential in these people, and I am very proud of them.

I wonder what the future will hold for them. Did I do the best that I could in setting them up to endure the storms that life will bring? Did I lay the foundation that will keep them strong and secure? I certainly tried. But if it was dependant on me, then they are in trouble. Thank God for the presence of his Spirit. Thank God that he is the one who keeps his church on track and doing the right thing.

Dear God, pour out your Spirit on all of us. Pour out your Spirit fresh and new. Ignite in us passion for the work you are doing in this world. Give to us the strength and the tools that we need to do the work you have called us to do. Amen.

 

That's my prayer in this time. Join me in offering up this prayer this week too. May God's presence be for you a constant source of comfort and strength.

 

Sincerely,

Pastor CJ