Carrying the Torch...the Rest of the Story!

Yesterday was a day of dejection, frustration, and just all around negativity.  Then came God's little nudge to stay the course and do the work He has for me here.  Today was a day of amazing productivity.  With renewed energy I tackled the many things on the to-do list, making great strides for both the youth center and the boxing club.  I stayed in town this evening to help out with boxing practice, and amazingly enough, left practice not full of negativity but full of new ideas.  Instead of focusing on the bad things that drag practice down, my attention is now focused on ways that I can make these kids feel loved, appreciated, and valued for who they are.  Very few of them have any kind of a home life, and even though I don't know much about boxing, God has reminded me that there are things I do know how to do that can still make a difference for them.  My to-do list is growing longer again, but this time I am excited to tackle the new challenges.  Thanks Lord for fixing my perspective.  It's not about making my life easier...it's about making their lives a little better and serving wherever I have the opportunity.