Thanksgiving always brings a sigh of relief for College Ministers. In normal times, it is a pause before the winding up of the semester. In Covid times, for many the semester has ended. At this point, it is easy to be frustrated by all that could not be done this fall semester.
Rather, I want to encourage you to think of things to be thankful for, in this what is most likely your most frustrating semester, in your ministry of no matter how many years.
-What is something you tried that worked...and might even ben something you would do in a "normal semester"?
-Who is someone that came to the Lord or who really got serious about their personal growth and discipleship this semester?
-Who are some leader types that possibly stepped up and went above and beyond? By the way, why don't you send them a personal note of thanks.
-Think about how this semester affected your personal relationship to the Lord. Did you pray more? Did you trust more? Did you find solace in the Lord more?
-Write down some things you are thankful for this semester, instead of just thinking about the "could not's".
"I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart, I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High." Psalm 9:1
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM SUE AND ME TO ALL OF YOU.
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