I can't believe that the end of 2010 is so near! We only have a few session left and it was one heck of a ride. Our numbers were low but we were mighty in spirit. We set our expectations high, however, the results was moderate. Yes we did reach our goals to reach young men, however, it wasn't the effort that I expected. One youth told me last night that we have talked about doing things with the young men and we have never done them. All talk, no action. I felt, totally bad about this. I (we) want to do things with out youth, however, it is difficult for me and particular with my own children. The men that attend our sessions are also family men and have other responsibilities. I can't make them do anything that they do not want to do because I fall in the same category myself. God will have to make a way. I find myself wondering what happened and what we did different from the spring to the fall. After our last session on December 2nd, we pray that we renew our dedication and minds to this program. That God will give us the time and the strength that we need to reach the youth of our community. Lord knows that something needs to be done in the city of Columbia.
I see it every day and particular on facebook a lot. I was reading an article posted by the Tribune about what you are going to do for Thanksgiving Break. Most of the responses were go out of town, spend time with family, etc. Well some child posted, that he was going to shoot everyone and rob people on Black Friday. And this was a young man. Please keep the young men in our community in prayer. Hey may have posted these type of things as a joke, however, in the end, this was hurtful to many who are scared to post what is on their minds.
I will also begin to write more what is on my heart as God allows. I have been spending a lot of time thinking, praying and meditating on what the future holds for me. At this point, I do not know, but I must "be ready". The Rev. is no different than anyone else out there. I have problems, just like the next person, I just have my own way of dealing with them. But with God's help, like all of you and the boy who screamed obscenities on Facebook, we will get through.
Be Blessed until next time.
