Today is the one year anniversary of a kid who died last year. He lived in the community, and I had many friends who knew him! he sounded like a great boy, and loved God! He had one of the biggest smiles I knew! He visited our youth group a few times, and loved it! I know without a doubt he's dancing with Jesus today, and is looking down on all the people he loved!! So for those who knew him, don't forget and never have a doubt, that he loved you with all his heart, and you made an impact on him! You will see him again!
I recently watched a movie called "To Save a Life". I don't have a lot of words to explain how great of a movie it is. Its a hard movie to watch, especially if you have lost someone you know to suicide, but it definitely made an impact and got me thinking. This movie is about this one kid who lost his best friend to suicide and realized he had to make a difference. This is a story of how he changed his life, accepted Christ, and made a difference in his community. Its powerful and very moving, and a must see! Youth groups and churches of all kinds who want to see a difference in their community and save lives to suicide has to see this! 5 out of 5 stars!!
I would like to show this movie to my youth pastor and staff of the church. We have a high rate of suicides in our community and we as a youth group and church are trying as hard as we can to stop that, and show the kids around us that they matter. They matter to God, and they matter to us! That they have a purpose and they all are loved! Every kid needs to know that! Every person, and that's what we try to portray. I think this movie shows this very well! Don't you want to be that youth group that is know for being kind, welcoming, and just possibly saving a life. You might never know if you do or not, but give it a chance! You can make a difference! You can be great! Be the one in youth group who goes up and talks to the shy kid in the corner at youth group, catch the kid who runs fast out after youth group to get to know him. You never know what a few words can do.
I just want to encourage and challenge you all to go out, make a difference!! Get out of your comfort zone... this is something I tend to struggle with, but I am working on, and its worth it. A simple "hello" or a compliment could save a life. Being a friend, inviting them over for lunch at school, listen if they need to talk, and help in anyway, could save a life! How would you feel? So go out, go save a life! Get pumped about this guys!!
