If you spend much time around girls, you'll learn one thing: they can be utterly exhausting. Yes, they're a blast to hang out with. Yes, they make you laugh. Yes, they are unpredictable (in a good way). But admit it: if you are truly invested in their lives, spend time in their world, and walk with them, girls' ministry can flat wear you out.
I came across a verse this week hat reminded me of some important principles for working with girls long-term. I'll share the first principle today. We'll save for later.
The Scripture is this:
The first principle is this: Keep a clear head.
Everybody and their sister's aunt's cousin has their ideas for what should be going on in girls' ministry. Makeover parties. Fashion shows. Sleep-overs. And all of them want to tell you their ideas because they are the best. On top of that are the voices of girls who need your counsel. Boyfriend issues. Mean girls. Parents who just don't understand. Add to those the voices of culture telling you all the bad things happening to teen girls, and you can go under. It's easy to get fuddled and muddled by everything going on in your brain.
That's why this instruction is so important: Keep a clear head. The Message says, "keep your eye on what you're doing." Don't get distracted by all of the things you could be doing. Take time to be still before God. Listen to what He has to say. Keep your mind and heart and ministry focused on the things God has called you to do. Don't waver from that.
I came across a verse this week hat reminded me of some important principles for working with girls long-term. I'll share the first principle today. We'll save for later.
The Scripture is this:
"But as for you, keep a clear head about everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry."--2 Timothy 4:5.
The first principle is this: Keep a clear head.
Everybody and their sister's aunt's cousin has their ideas for what should be going on in girls' ministry. Makeover parties. Fashion shows. Sleep-overs. And all of them want to tell you their ideas because they are the best. On top of that are the voices of girls who need your counsel. Boyfriend issues. Mean girls. Parents who just don't understand. Add to those the voices of culture telling you all the bad things happening to teen girls, and you can go under. It's easy to get fuddled and muddled by everything going on in your brain.
That's why this instruction is so important: Keep a clear head. The Message says, "keep your eye on what you're doing." Don't get distracted by all of the things you could be doing. Take time to be still before God. Listen to what He has to say. Keep your mind and heart and ministry focused on the things God has called you to do. Don't waver from that.
Um, that is fabulous. And OH, so true! I am going to memorize this verse and put it into practice. Such an encouraging word!
Hey Pam!
Nice article. I think Im going to save it as a favorite. We need a girls ministry...
I was looking at the verse thinking, Keep a Clear Head and DO THE WORK OF AN EVANGELIST. The young woman who is doing the work of an evangelist has it clear in her head what her purpose is. That's the women we need to produce here in Manila! Pray for the Philippines!