This is the second time I've been able to go to Cloud Nine- a Vineyard Youth retreat.  Just like last year I went to help supervise the teens.  It was strange how in the middle I felt.  At my age I can relate to the other adults just as well as I can the teens in our church.  Sometimes it frustrates me when people in my church group me in with the teens, but most of the time, it just means I get to have the best of both worlds.

   At least three teenagers were healed of injuries this weekend.  Seven accepted Christ.  Many other met God intimately for the first time.  I will never get over the intense beauty of watching the youngest one wave their hands in the air and dance with excitement as they meet with the King.  Teenagers have such a wonderful spirit about them.  I was especially touched hearing their testamonies.  Every other word was 'like' or 'um'.  The language is so real and true and honest and the message is just as wonderful as if an adult speaker had given it.  The best thing is the surprise.  The surprise of the kids who have heard about this big, far away God and realized for the first time- right before our eyes- that God is much, much closer than they thought, right behind them, beside them, surrounding them with love and support they need only reach out in order to touch.  The moment when that realization comes to them is priceless, and I am so thankful that I was able to witness it.