The Joys and Hurts of Student Ministry

Recently I have been going through some emotional highs and lows in our student ministry. Just a few days ago some of our best students graduated from high school and continued their journey out into the world. My hope and prayer is that God will use them to do great things for many years to come. Another recent occurrence in our student ministry left me disappointed and hurt. Joys and heartaches are a part of ministry. Sometimes you pour countless hours into someone only to have that person let you and God down. I know that I am not the only one that goes through this; it's a perk that all ministers face. May God remind of us of the good times and our calling when we face the difficult times.