http://www.kathyhoward.org/2009/07/surprised-by-teenagers/ Christian Speaker, Author, and Bible Teacher Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:28:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.kathyhoward.org/2009/07/surprised-by-teenagers/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Pattie Knighton Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:25:37 +0000 http://www.kathyhoward.org/?p=604#comment-43 Doesn't it feel like adults and teens inhabit 2 different planets? I am so thrilled God is allowing you this time to get to know the yutes better.It can be difficult to 'get them' at times, but loving this generation gives a whole new meaning to being "Twitter-pated"(remember Thumper the rabbit in "Bambi"?) It is a little hard to believe that our Sovereign Lord has appointed the "armpit orchestra" you are travelling with for leadership, but try to see them through the Lord's eyes as He looks at sinners like us. He doesn't expect perfection, nor does He expect overnight results. Teens may be the reason our hair changes color, but an index card near the computer reminds me "Eric & Rebecca --- "For you are our glory and our joy. 1 Thess. 2:20" Although I fear my eyeballs may someday stay rolled up & facing the back of my head, and I fear all the botox in the world will never be able to remove the valley of creases in my forehead. I still ask myself, "Lord, WHY do YOU allow them to live?" He reminds me, "The plans of The Lord stand firm forever, and the purposes of HIS HEART through ALL generations". (emphasis mine) Psalm 33:11. He has plans and a purpose for all teenagers. Even those of us who have survived and never want to go back. God has even give me a fresh wording on prayer intersession assignments for these young impatient lives. Flash Prayer is like Flash Player it needs to be given time to update regularly. After I have downloaded my prayer, I have to be still and listen long enough to hear His instructions for what to do next. Rest assured that God is honored in your labors of love, and He is the only ONE who can give strength and wisdom to fulfill such an important role as mentoring others. I deeply appreciate the sacrifices ya'll are making in order to be there in Canada being the Lord's hands and feet. You are AMAZING! Doesn’t it feel like adults and teens inhabit 2 different planets? I am so thrilled God is allowing you this time to get to know the yutes better.It can be difficult to ‘get them’ at times, but loving this generation gives a whole new meaning to being “Twitter-pated”(remember Thumper the rabbit in “Bambi”?)
It is a little hard to believe that our Sovereign Lord has appointed the “armpit orchestra” you are travelling with for leadership, but try to see them through the Lord’s eyes as He looks at sinners like us. He doesn’t expect perfection, nor does He expect overnight results. Teens may be the reason our hair changes color, but an index card near the computer reminds me “Eric & Rebecca — “For you are our glory and our joy.
1 Thess. 2:20″
Although I fear my eyeballs may someday stay rolled up & facing the back of my head, and I fear all the botox in the world will never be able to remove the valley of creases in my forehead. I still ask myself, “Lord, WHY do YOU allow them to live?”
He reminds me, “The plans of The Lord stand firm forever, and the purposes of HIS HEART through ALL generations”. (emphasis mine) Psalm 33:11. He has plans and a purpose for all teenagers. Even those of us who have survived and never want to go back.
God has even give me a fresh wording on prayer intersession assignments for these young impatient lives.
Flash Prayer is like Flash Player it needs to be given time to update regularly. After I have downloaded my prayer, I have to be still and listen long enough to hear His instructions for what to do next.
Rest assured that God is honored in your labors of love, and He is the only ONE who can give strength and wisdom to fulfill such an important role as mentoring others. I deeply appreciate the sacrifices ya’ll are making in order to be there in Canada being the Lord’s hands and feet. You are AMAZING!

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