Today’s Devotional from Rev. Tami Nelson
Scripture: Proverbs 22:6
Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
Thought for the Day: We all hear this scripture and immediately think about all of the ways we can pour into our children and youth. We are eager to give them the best foundation we can because as adults we know life will present an array of challenges. Unfortunately after youth we forget that young adults still need help in the area of faith formation. It is perhaps the most vulnerable time in a person’s life. They have the freedom to make life altering decisions even though their spirit is young and still eager to explore the unknown. As Executive Director of United Campus Ministry of Greater Houston (an ecumenical partnership between the Presbyterian Church USA, the United Church of Christ, and the Disciples of Christ, the Christian Church) I get a chance to pour into these young adults. Campus Ministry is life giving not just to the students but to all those who serve them. It is my prayer that we begin to extend faith formation to young adults and nurture their curiosity so they can be the church of tomorrow.
Prayer: God of hope, help us to know that as your children we are always seeking and needing your love. Help us to extend this same love to all those who find themselves in an adolescent faith. In Jesus’ name who is the greatest example of love. Amen.
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