steve-o-gram

today i took seven of the youth from my church to a service project organized by the youth ministry i used to work with.  it was awesome.  bitter-sweet at times, but awesome.  bitter-sweet because i miss being the worship leader for those students.  but today, God spoke to me through steve-o.  he really encouraged me.  he basically was telling me that i had an impact on his life.  it's always good to hear that.  sometimes you feel like all is vain and pointless, but then you're proven wrong.

as someone that struggles off and on with "success and effectiveness" in ministry, it is good when you hear someone witness to how God used you in their life.  so praise God in the highest.  praise God in His temple.  praise God in the heart of steve-o.

Comments

[Dean Sutton]

I know how you feel. My primary love language is words of affirmation and there are few of those given when you are a leader in ministry. But I have learned to receive that affirmation directly from the Father and avoid fixating on humans to do that. I know you're like that also.
I will affirm you, Gregg, that you made a tremendous impact on The Furnace - both you and Cyndi. Your worship leadership is still being felt through Brandon's passion. I know how you nurtured him and I appreciate it. I pray for you in your new position - don't get discouraged but persevere with passion in the time you have with these students. They will never forget you for it even if they say nothing now.
I know you know all this in your head but maybe it helps get it into your heart to hear it repeated by another brother in Christ. I hope so.
Peace

[gregg]

thanks dean