Foundering Directions

Had an interesting meeting yesterday.
Had a call from a guy in another church whom wanted to meet with me.
Okay ..... a bit odd but it happens when things go haywire.
So, I am expecting another "Help me undo what Satan has done to my youth group ..."
Pretty much that is why I get these calls, about once a decade.
And I true hate what Satan is capable of.

So, I was unfortunately running late, which I hate when it happens!
I still had a burger to eat.
So, burger in one hand, drink in another I made it.
And I walk in to room with a guy on the verge of tears .....

I hate it when guys cry ... on me especially!

As I has suspected, it dealt with a you issue.
But, I made the mistake of making eye contact ...
So I "knew" the issues.
Did not need to, but apparently he needed help.

No, I don't hate it when decides to use me, but ....

So for two hours we discussed issues surrounding youth ministry and adult lack of ministries.
I like the guy.
He is sharp and a good heart.
And he sees the decline in the quality of youth leadership, lack of guidance and materials.
In other words, pretty much youth ministries are tanking.
He does not know why.
And very much wants to see this reversed!

Gees,I love this guy!!!!!!!!!

So, we did some analysis on this subject.
By the time we were done he understood.
And now I was depressed.

My heart is for youth.
But I no longer speak their language, nor understand what masquerades as youth these days.
I still work with the kids from years past.
But, my heart is still sold out on helping youth.
Their issues are much easier than adult situations!

Luckily, my brain kicked in over the weekend.
I guess those stints were a big help!
And it has been about ten years since I was my ration self.
Of course workiing brain with no memory is not to be envied.
:^(

As for the guy, he understands he must wait on the Lord.
For opportunity to serve.
Be it for one or a hundred!

As for what I "know"?
Perhaps in the future there will be a time to address his issue unspoken ....
But it matters little,
Tomorrow, I will have little or no memory our conversation ever occurred!
As I said, NO memory.
... sigh ...