Skate Church

Last night Rodney, London, Dastena and I went to skate church. I know your probably thinking what is skate church? Well, it is a ministry that our church has for mainly unchurched kids that skate and some that don't. It is an awesome evangelistic outreach. This will be my 3rd year to be involved at skate church. As you know, I am pretty busy these days with 3 teenagers , working full time, juvenile prison ministry and a ladies growth group! So, I have been thinking... not praying much but thinking... God I need a break! I had rehearsed my excuse several times in my head on the drive.

At the right time, I told the skate church's pastor's wife, that I was thinking about taking a little time off. She totally understood and was very gracious. Well, about 10 minutes after telling her this, I go outside to mingle with the kids. I start talking to a teen girl that one of the other leaders had mentioned that he thought she could really use a woman leader to talk to her. So, I start making small talk with her. While I am talking to her, another young man comes up and starts talking to us. Now this is where it really gets wild. It is a kid that use to be at Medlock. The Juvenile Prison that we go to minister at. SO... one thing leads to another and I start telling them my testimony. They both have very similar stories in that they have used drugs and are struggling just to survive. I shared with both of them how God has changed my life and given me a purpose and how he has a purpose for their lives as well. By this time, the young lady is starting to cry so I ask if she wants to go talk somewhere quieter. She says yes.

We talked for a long time and then I ask her, " where are you in your walk with Christ?" She answered, " Nowhere and I don't want to be." I was kinda taken aback and then asked "Why?" Her answer was that her Mother and Father ( who are divorced) claims to be Christian and if that is the way Christians are that she didn't want to be one. She proceeded to tell me through tears that her mother is a drunkard and sleeps with her boyfriend on Saturday night and then goes to church on Sunday. Her father is the same. My heart broke into pieces. I asked if I could pray for her and her family. She said ok. Her heart is so hurt and hardened. I felt so sorry for her. She truly didn't want to have anything to do with Christ. But, why was she at church? God is pursuing her and I told her that she can be a follower of Christ and not JUST a believer. I am praying that she will come to faith and will make a difference in her family.

On the drive home, I pondered everything. I went to resign and instead I connected with two kids that are hurting. God impressed on me the importance of our walk with him. These kids are screaming out " SHOW US this God stuff works in life." It made me really really evaluate my walk and the impact it has on others. God forgive me for when I haven't walked close with you and led others away from you instead of to you. God help me to walk so close that the sand is still warm from your footprints. Not running ahead or falling behind. Help us in this faith walk Lord!! Amen.