Some people think Youth Pastors really only love certain teenagers they come across…
That’s absolutely true.
I love my students who love Jesus… and those who despise Him.
I love my students who come to youth group… and those who walk away.
I love my students who say nice things about me on Facebook… and those who attack me on Twitter.
I love my students whom I have baptized… and those who live as though it never happened.
I love my students who protect their virginity… and those who gave it away.
I love my students who know all the Bible verses… and those who have never opened it.
I love my students who cling to sobriety… and those who are trapped in addiction.
I love my students who think I’m their hero… and those who have decided that I’m the enemy.
I love my students who love themselves… and I love those who cut themselves.
I love my students who cherish to my words… and those who ignore them.
I love my students who have found faith… and those who have left it.
I love my students who respect their bodies… and those who destroy them.
I love my students who really know how to live… and those who want to die.
I love my students who serve the least… and those who serve only themselves.
I love my students who pray… and those who refuse to.
I love my students who have purity rings… and those who have had abortions.
I love my students who speak truth… and those who live lies.
I love my students who would do anything for me… and those who want nothing to do with me.
Yes, those are the only students I really love…
That’s the truth.
