Broken Heart....

It's Thursday. And for those of you who truly know me, you know that means Relevate. Every week my heart is broken for these teens. I honestly don't remember life being this hard in high school. That could be because I was somewhat sheltered or maybe it's just because things have truly changed.

There are times I just want to love all over these girls and guys. Then there are times I just want to shake them. When I say my heart breaks for them, I don't mean in a poetic way. I mean I truly want to cry and just weep all the time. I see them wanting so desperately to be accepted. I see them just wanting someone to love them. They just want to know someone anyone will step up and fight for them.

And as much as I want to do that. As much as I want to take on all the evils of this world...I can't. It's not my place. Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble, but have faith. I have overcome the world." John 16:33. So no matter how much I wish to make things better for each one of my kids at Relevate...I can't. Jesus already has. We just have to have faith.

It's definitely easier said then done. Trust me...I know. But it makes it so much easier to get through crap and daily life when you have hope. When you have hope because He has already planned it. My favorite scripture (or one of many) is Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to give you hope and a future...."

Just trust in Him. We place trust in people everyday who SOOOOO do NOT deserve our trust. Why not place your trust in God. He won't let you down. He won't fail you. He won't turn His back on you. He won't abandon you. He won't spread rumors about you. He won't abuse you. But He will love you unconditionally.