Something really important God showed me this week was that even though I may not always have a bunch of intentional conversations like some other staffers, God is using me just the way He sees fit. I just have to be willing to serve and let God do the work. He's given everybody different gifts, strengths, and passions. I just need to keep on using the talents God has given me to minister to others and He'll do the rest of the work. It's crazy when I think about typing this right now because I only have ONE more week left. I've been in Jackson, TN (minus a day trip to Memphis) since May 23 with some of the most incredible people I know. This staff I have the privilege to work with is selfless, God-serving, and a true blessing to work with. They have impacted me in many ways and while I'm ready to be home I love them so much and will miss them.
One of the first things my students do as a Bible Study is fill out a questionnaire on the back of their Track Time cards. It has 10 questions on it ranging from, "What do you want to get out of this week?" to "Rate your life on a scale of 1 to 10." It's really crazy how much these kids share with me on that first night because some will open right up and tell me something that is seriously troubling them. That's what gives me a heads up on knowing which students need extra attention and I usually have one or two that break my heart whenever I read them. I won't go into a lot of detail about a particular student, but she needed some love to get over some nightmares from her past. I was so encouraged to see her note at the end of the week that said I helped her out more than I will ever know. The cool thing is that I don't know what I'm doing half of the time. God just keeps on using me despite my weaknesses.
I had probably the best sounding choir I've had all summer so that was pretty cool. I found out after the week was over that one of my choir students was able to recite every devotion I talked about at the end of class and that's really encouraging because it sometimes feels like a quick little thing. God has proven differently once again though! I got to experience some raw worship again this week with The Spark. I highly recommend looking up some of their music on iTunes if you have a second because they straight up love Jesus and it shows on stage. They're extremely talented musicians as well.
Well this is my last post that I'll do while I'm actually in Jackson. We'll be doing inventory all next weekend and hanging out with each other so I'll do my last post for my Centrifuge staffing experience once I get home. I'm excited to be home soon and I'm really excited to have another group of students coming through. God isn't done with me in Jackson yet and I'm ready to give everything that I have. I don't have to save any more energy for the next week so it's time to go nuts!
One of the first things my students do as a Bible Study is fill out a questionnaire on the back of their Track Time cards. It has 10 questions on it ranging from, "What do you want to get out of this week?" to "Rate your life on a scale of 1 to 10." It's really crazy how much these kids share with me on that first night because some will open right up and tell me something that is seriously troubling them. That's what gives me a heads up on knowing which students need extra attention and I usually have one or two that break my heart whenever I read them. I won't go into a lot of detail about a particular student, but she needed some love to get over some nightmares from her past. I was so encouraged to see her note at the end of the week that said I helped her out more than I will ever know. The cool thing is that I don't know what I'm doing half of the time. God just keeps on using me despite my weaknesses.
I had probably the best sounding choir I've had all summer so that was pretty cool. I found out after the week was over that one of my choir students was able to recite every devotion I talked about at the end of class and that's really encouraging because it sometimes feels like a quick little thing. God has proven differently once again though! I got to experience some raw worship again this week with The Spark. I highly recommend looking up some of their music on iTunes if you have a second because they straight up love Jesus and it shows on stage. They're extremely talented musicians as well.
Well this is my last post that I'll do while I'm actually in Jackson. We'll be doing inventory all next weekend and hanging out with each other so I'll do my last post for my Centrifuge staffing experience once I get home. I'm excited to be home soon and I'm really excited to have another group of students coming through. God isn't done with me in Jackson yet and I'm ready to give everything that I have. I don't have to save any more energy for the next week so it's time to go nuts!
Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
In Love,
Bill Bouillon
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