I would like to start by introducing myself. My name is Beca and I am the summer student working here at the Door. This is such an awesome opportunity as the Door is basically missions on our own front step. The teenage years are a time when kids are evaluating life and trying to figure out who they are. They go to extremes to both create an identity for themselves and to be accepted by others. What amazing opportunity for us to step in and provide for them a place where they are accepted and to guide them towards finding their identity through Christ. Through building relationships with the youth who come here we are able to offer them hope.
Over the course of the summer, I have been able to sit down and really get to know one of the young girls here. One time when we got together we talked about her hopes and dreams. What she wants to do with her life. Where she wants to go to school in the future. I told her that God has a plan and purpose for her life. I challenged her to work hard towards those dreams and not get distracted by lifes ups and downs. I wish you could have seen the smile on her face after that talk. I wish life were easy and I could rest assured knowing that she will make all the right choices, but I know that is not always the case. Now we need to continue to walk with her on this journey, encourage her and pray for her. I believe that we need to commit to walking with these youth on their journeys and commit to praying for them. This is what Aaron and Danielle are doing here at the Door which is absolutley amazing and I am excited that I get to be apart of it.
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