Gah its the second day in a row I've been waking up at wee hours in the morning and not being able to get back to sleep. I suppose its a side effect of thinking too much about stuff...
Well the theme for youth sunday yesterday for me was Succession. It was pretty apt that the QT I did for the day, as well as pastor Jo's message was along the same lines. It got me thinking real real hard about Gihon, and the things I'd love to do for them. I've given myself around 3-4 years more in YE, and to make the best use of it would be good stewardship! =)
My all time fave anime would be Naruto, and its because one of the themes I relate to and find very real would be the one of succession. In the same way Naruto and his friends have learnt various skills, jutsus and life lessons, we've sort of done the same ever since we've been in YE.
Looking at how far Naruto's come: From a wilful kid only able to do simple jutsu to becoming a pillar of strength for his village, able to defeat all 6 Pains single handedly, its just simply amazing. And in the same way, that has happened to all of us who are leaders now. In RPG terms, we've grown from barely defeating slimy blobs to crushing mega bosses in less than 5 minutes. And its only because of God and the mentors that have come before us.
And right now, the next mindblowing thing is that we're now the ones in the position to influence, to nurture, to strengthen, to guide. The future is being entrusted in our hands. (Of course God's too) Naruto taught Konohamaru, his junior, in one of the more recent episodes, allowing him to hold off one of the Pains and eventually defeat him.
When people rise up to take our place, it'll be the greatest thing of all. I can imagine down the line, when someone's taken over me as cell leader, worship leader and what not, the exhilaration and happiness that I'd feel. It'd be overwhelming, perhaps even a moment that would drive me to the brink of tears. Really looking forward to that.
Well for now, I'll keep my thoughts on Gihon secret till we meet for cell on the 3rd week of July. Lots of things I hope to implement, do for them, and talk to them about. Better start preparing! =)
Something I just remembered. Elijah!!!! Where's our cell journal haha.
Well the theme for youth sunday yesterday for me was Succession. It was pretty apt that the QT I did for the day, as well as pastor Jo's message was along the same lines. It got me thinking real real hard about Gihon, and the things I'd love to do for them. I've given myself around 3-4 years more in YE, and to make the best use of it would be good stewardship! =)
My all time fave anime would be Naruto, and its because one of the themes I relate to and find very real would be the one of succession. In the same way Naruto and his friends have learnt various skills, jutsus and life lessons, we've sort of done the same ever since we've been in YE.
Looking at how far Naruto's come: From a wilful kid only able to do simple jutsu to becoming a pillar of strength for his village, able to defeat all 6 Pains single handedly, its just simply amazing. And in the same way, that has happened to all of us who are leaders now. In RPG terms, we've grown from barely defeating slimy blobs to crushing mega bosses in less than 5 minutes. And its only because of God and the mentors that have come before us.
And right now, the next mindblowing thing is that we're now the ones in the position to influence, to nurture, to strengthen, to guide. The future is being entrusted in our hands. (Of course God's too) Naruto taught Konohamaru, his junior, in one of the more recent episodes, allowing him to hold off one of the Pains and eventually defeat him.
When people rise up to take our place, it'll be the greatest thing of all. I can imagine down the line, when someone's taken over me as cell leader, worship leader and what not, the exhilaration and happiness that I'd feel. It'd be overwhelming, perhaps even a moment that would drive me to the brink of tears. Really looking forward to that.
Well for now, I'll keep my thoughts on Gihon secret till we meet for cell on the 3rd week of July. Lots of things I hope to implement, do for them, and talk to them about. Better start preparing! =)
Something I just remembered. Elijah!!!! Where's our cell journal haha.
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