I've been at Northwood Church for a little over a year and a half. In that time we've seen a lot of change, growth and challenge. The weird thing about the second year of ministry in a church is comparison. It's natural of course but it can be a hinderance to what's happening now.
I suppose you'll find that in most areas of life. Here's why I'm writing about this. Today we started our major planning for our summer camp VELOCITY and tomorrow I leave with a group of our senior high school students for our annual ski trip. These two events were incredible last year in terms of relationship and effectiveness.
When we plan events the tendency is to either make things "as good as last year" or to top what you did last year. I'm trying to approach these events with a different mind set. What will this year bring? What does this group of students need? More importantly, what does God want to accomplish this year?
As incredible as both of these events were last year, it would be unfair and foolish to expect the same results. Of course the hope is that meaningful moments will occur and memories will be made; those moments that leave a lasting impact on your life; those moments that when recalled cause you to laugh as though you were back in time.
All that to say that last year was incredible. I'm blessed to have lived that life. This year however, will bring its own memories, laughs, challenges, difficulties and joys. I'm not going to miss out on what's in front of me because my head is turned around looking behind.
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