To my girls

For some reason tonight sitting around the table during our "last first" Drive I couldn't help but smile. My heart is full of how amazing and incredible every single young lady in that room is. I see Jesus. I see laughter. I see love. I see forgiveness. I see grace. 

I see a group of young ladies that given the chance will band together in the name of friendship and love each other through the good times and bad. 

As your small group leader there are a few things on my heart that I will be praying for. 

I pray that you remember that you are loved- not only by us but by the one that created you. That He loved you from the beginning and will love you no matter what. 

I pray that you are bold- that you remember that Jesus lives within you and   through Him you can do anything. I pray that you takes chances with friends and invite them to Drive or church- that you invest in them for the sake of eternity. 

I pray that you are intentional- with your time, with your resources, with your relationships. This year is going to fly by and before you know it we will be sitting in Scott's office for the very last Drive and I want you to know deep in your heart that you left everything on the table. That you made the most of what you were given. 

I pray that you take time to have fun- the future will be there. I said it tonight and I mean it: stop worrying about what hasn't happened yet. Live in the moment. Be thankful for this journey because this journey is your life. Enjoy your last year of high school and make some beautiful memories. 

I'm thankful tonight to be a part of this small group- to lead with Audrey and do life with you ladies. I pray continually for you and I won't stop because at the end of the day I love you all so very much. I can't wait to see what God will do in you and through you this year!