Day 13 - That's why He came
That's why He came; but what do WE do about it? I would like to address this specifically to the new SGLs next year. As all of you noticed, I did not attend the SGL meeting on Sunday. Why? Simple; I am not an SGL next year. For those of you who want to know why; it's because I am going to help the BB and GB next year.
So as an outgoing SGL, let me share my experiences with you all. (In case some of you are wondering, NO I am not leaving the youth, I am still going to lead One Voice and I am still going to be in the YM com... so those who were hoping that I will disappear... hehe.. too bad!)
The King will reply, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." - Matthew 25:40
It has been a long tiring year for me as an SGL. I was given one of the toughest groups in the YM. So much so that 2 senior YM leaders had to take charge of the group; Cheryl and myself. 2 ministry heads as SGLs of the same group... must be quite serious right? Not just that, we requested for not just 1 assistant SGL but 2! Xin Ying and Sheldon. (Shel... back me up here...)
So what was wrong with my group? Well, for one, most of the members were not really involved much in the YM, they were the super quiet don't talk type (with the exception of one who is the complete opposite).
But hey... as a leader do I complain that my group was pain to deal with? It was full of people that obviously had difficulties getting along. The whole group did not bond at all throughout the year. Yes, I made some noise during meetings, but not to change my group or certain members of the group but rather for the remaining SGLs to have a little "mercy" on my group.
As a leader do I give up on my group? No. Because these are the people whom God will use to shake the youth one day. For when they change, their change will be more drastic than the rest of the "more involved" youth.
I know some of you would wish to "craft" your own SG next year. Choose a specific lot of people who you think are easy to deal with and people whom you think you will get along with. All I can say is that you are taking the easy way out.
Remember my post below, Jesus did not take the easy way out. He could have abandoned evil sinners like us just like they way that I could have abandoned my group. But He did not; instead He chose the cross.
I hope you will all remember that as you take on the postition of an SGL next year. You may not like the SG you are given; but DO NOT give up on them. Love them, like Jesus loved you.
