Fun times

I had so much fun tonight hanging out with some amazing teens, watching a baseball game of one of their friends and a kid in our youth group. There is something special just spending some "fun" times together.


Most teens won't remember alot of what we say but they do remember what we do and how we treat them. I think it is so important to treat people well. There are times people will remember what they say though, it is when we say things that are critical of them. A few negative words can really destroy people, especially teens.


I have learned that the best way for me not to say unkind words is to think before I react. If someone offends me I typically want to take some time before I confront them. Of course there are times when I need to be far more direct, but those need to few and far between. When it comes to teens though I want to be very wise in what I say and how I say it.


I am not sure how you talk to people but do you ever wish you could take back what you have said to someone.  I know that sometimes people misinterpret what I say, but sometimes I misinterpret what they say too. I guess it is good for me to try and understand where those folks are coming from. Maybe if I am already having a rough day, I will misunderstand someones intentions.


One way to get out of a bad mood or negative attitude is to go out and have a little fun. Try it, it works! It will help us to leave people with a positive attitude of us and for us to have a new perspective  on them.


If you work with teens they need to see us having FUN!!!