My living room

I was walking down stairs from my room, down into the living area/kitchen and I noticed how full my living room was. (at times I felt a charge of frustration rise up inside of me)  I soon realized after observing the teenagers that I had just walked onto a mission field.  Yes, I have a mission field in my living room.

At first I haven't been to thrilled to have a full house of Dillon's friends/girlfriend but after interacting with them I discovered how they need people to come along side and accept them, and listen to them and then with the Lord's help to be a Christlike example that they can walk away and wonder about....(hoping the seed has been planted to start growing)

There is one girl I met that my heart went out to immediately.  She looks like a lost teenager but she is closer to being found than she even knows.  Her life has not been easy.  Her mother has nothing to do with her, she lives with her dad and little brother.  She holds no bitterness towards her mother and continues to try to reach out to her despite the negative response that she gets over and over again.

I went back upstairs to share with Micah how I felt and that we have an opportunity here in our own home to make a difference in these young lives and that we should take the Lord up on the task that he has placed in our living room.  He agreed and understood.

Now when I have a full living room I approach with more patience and grace no matter how many teenagers I may find on my couch, in my chairs, sharing my space with them for a few hours.

Thank you Lord for this opportunity that you have given to me.  Please help me with this task, giving me wisdom and grace.