Silence for the past month or so

For the past month I have taken a break from most of my social media including my blog.  I have been on Twitter some and have checked in on Facebook, but for the most part I just needed a break from things.   And the Silence has been golden.  It has given me a chance to get back into reading again and being more productive.

This semester in Student Ministry is going to be a big challenge not only for me but also for my students.  And that’s another reason why I needed to take a break and have more time to stop and listen to God.  I’ve had several things during the past few months that wore me out mentally and spiritually so instead of doing my usual and making myself busy, I stopped and I listened to God.   Its often the last thing we do.  But let me tell you it has been a great thing and I’m glad that I did it.  I’ve learned so much about who I am and have had a chance to move forward in many areas in my life during the past few weeks.  It has allowed me to see and hear where God is taking my students.  I have put myself more to the side than I ever have in all my years in youth ministry.   This semester is the most excited I’ve ever been in ministry!

When is the last time you stopped for a few weeks of making yourself busy and just listened to God?

Psalm 46:10  ”Be Still and Know that I am God”