Last night I gave a retreat on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit to 78 eighth graders and their parents. What at treat for me! These teens are so serious about their faith… I have been working with children for a very long time and each year the group has a different ‘personality’. This particular group is commited and throughout this year I have seen and read so many inspiring tidbits. I know, without a doubt, that the Holy Spirit is at work here and I am quite confident that they will continue to “go and make disciples of all nations….”
I asked the students to to write one sentence about their faith – I can’t wait to read them all today, but as I was packing up last night, I glanced at the sheet on top. Here is what it read:
“My faith has no expiration date”
Wow, wow, wow – no wonder Jesus proclaimed that the ‘kingdom of God belongs to these….’
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Andie, thanks for sharing this with us. I am in awe when young people express themselves so deeply. Their faith increases my faith. God bless you for what you do because I know that your faith increases their faith.
Child-like faith is the purest, deepest kind. The quote shows great understanding in the mind and heart of that young person. I love it!