Day 3

If you ever ask God to "take away your boredom" be prepared.

Through this boy diet, I've asked God to show me ways I can minister, to find my true ministry calling. Boy (no pun intended) has He done that.

I was asked to share why I decided to go on my "diet" with a couple of girls at my church this evening before the youth group met. It was awesome to share with them the testimony behind all of this. One day, not today, I may share it will all of you, in more detail than already given.

I have a heart to work with those younger than me. Those less fortunate. And those who will pretty much accept my help.

I have previously spoken with one of the youth ministers at my church about becoming more involved with the youth there. Tonight I was told that an idea I had can definitely happen, a lock-in at our church to minister to the younger girls there. I was ECSTATIC to say the least. God has always gifted me, and continues to gift me, with older women in my life who can lead me and be my role model. I feel like I am to be that gift to those younger than me. So to have this idea that God gave me come into full circle, and be happening, it is truly amazing.

Not only have I been given a want and desire to do this lock-in, but I've a heart to work with the youth group at our church. I cannot work with them year round due to classes in the fall and spring semester, but when I am there, I want the youth to know that I am an available shoulder to cry on/lean on, a pair of ears to listen, and a mouth to have God speak through. When I spoke with the main youth minister tonight, I was told that they would love to have me get involved. God had opened so many doors in this short but powerful period of time. First there was Shelby's Life Group, then the Lock-In, now working with the youth, and who knows what else.

If I ever told God I was bored with how things were going in my life, He has definitely taken care of that for me. Now I'm trying to find time! Haha. This has been a great half week start to such an amazing experience God is leading me through. I cannot WAIT to see what else is in store!