This morning, I am just sitting – drinking my coffee. I have a load of laundry going but other than that, I am taking a few minutes to just sit. I did not realize how tired I am until I got up this morning. I take Friday’s off when I can and so today – the plan: wrap up my sermon, take care of some emails and then – hopefully not much else.
I attribute my fatigue to being at camp this week. They were long days filled with Bible study, worship, activities and mostly 4th – 6th graders! But what an experience! I wish I could describe what it feels like to pour yourself into the lives of others. But, I am sure, for many of you – if not all – you have experienced this for yourselves.
I guess it had not dawned on me until yesterday when the two vans of kids and sponsors rolled back into our parking lot at church. I could hear the singing coming out of one of the vans even though the windows were up!
The kids piled out – looking a little tired – but looking mostly alive. They were excited to be home to tell their parents about their week. They greeted me with stories of what had gone on in the day since they last saw me. They clamored over each other to tell their stories.
It was in that moment that I remembered why I do this! At that moment, the late nights telling boys to get in bed didn’t matter. The memories of having to put my foot down to make boys take showers didn’t cross my mind. All that mattered in that moment – and since – was that these kids had an experience they will never forget, and it centered around Jesus!
Who are you pouring your life into today?
Clay in the Hands 
Good stuff, Brian! I’ve been enjoying following your blog since we met. Hope you are able to get a ltille rest now that the summer camps and programs are winding down…..but I know that the work of ministry never slows down, does it? God bless!
You are absolutely right – never a dull moment! Thanks for reading!