My Generation

Last night I was talking to one of my close friends from Memphis. We were discussing how we have been seeing God at work lately. She was rejoicing and in awe of the little "God things" that God has allowed her to recognize lately. As we talked she mentioned a few things that had happened recently that upon reflection we know would not have happened had God not had His hand in it. One such occurrence happened when a group of friends went out to eat after the young adult service at her church last night. As she looked down the table at the gathering there she saw two of the guys talking and having an authentic conversation with each other. These two have probably been around each other consistently for at least 6 months. But their differences have meant that they have never really connected. Those of us who know them both, would say that there is actually a lot that they would have in common if they got to know each other. Well last night through the seemingly randomness of the open seat at the table, these two were pushed together and began to talk. I believe that if a true friendship were to grow between these two it could lead to both of them growing in their faith. God uses the people around us to teach us things about ourselves or things about Him and that can help us grow closer to God and hopefully bring that friend along side of us. That is my hope with these two.

As we continued to talk my friend and I also began to talk about how our prayer in recent days has been that God would use us in ways for His glory to make an impact beyond ourselves. But both of us have come to the realization, especially in recent days, that the little ways that God uses us can actually be just one part in something bigger that God is doing. That  in fact God has been answering our prayers and using us, but instead of us being the one to lead thousands to Christ or heal some incurable disease, He has been using us to carry out His will in many different ways. And though we may not see the end result in our lifetime we will both gladly submit to follow the leading of God and do as He asks us to. Just one seemingly small action on our part can lead to something that is so far beyond ourselves that it can only be attributed to God, the one who truly deserves the glory.

As the conversation continued we began to get excited as we thought about what the impact would be if our generation surrendered to be used by God in whatever ways He saw fit. What if we all stood together and said that we would follow and obey willingly? What if we were genuine in our relationship with God and with others around us? Well the world as we know it would change, in a big way.
So my prayer now is not for myself but instead for my generation. That each of us would realize that our true potential does not lie within ourselves but outside. That our potential lies within our willingness to surrender completely to God and His plans for us. My prayer is that we would be genuine and honest about the way that God is moving in our lives and the lives of those around us. That we would not be ashamed of the changes that God is making, that we would openly rejoice with those who are rejoicing, and mourn with those who are mourning. That my generation would be the hands and feet of Christ to everyone they encounter and show a true picture of what the family of God is supposed to look like.  I am willing to be used by God in any way that He sees fit, I sacrifice my wants and desires to pursue the perfect plan He has for me. And though I may never receive accolades or even see the completed work, I rejoice that God allows me to see glimpses of Him at work in the world around me. I pray this for my generation.

Prayerfully Growing at the Grove!
Miss Megan