Youth Corps is an idea gathering young people for the purpose of evangelizing new places.  For instance, on 24 August 2001 Youth Corps members gathered in Campbellton, New Brunswick, Canada, and for three days witnessed to people in the entire city, inviting them to church services.  On Saturday morning, they had a prayer meeting, and, ever since, the local church has had visitors—105 total.  Attendance has increased and the Youth Corps put them in touch with one hundred new families. (reported in Reflections, pMarch-April 2002, p11).

AFRAID?

1.  Afraid what other people will think of you?  But what if they don’t mock you, but applaud you instead?  Or think you have a great idea and want to help you do it?  Base your worth on what Jesus thinks.  Through Him you’re more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37).

2.Afraid you’re not good enough?  You don’t have to be the best, just your best.  Just use the abilities and talents God gave you.

3.Afraid you’ll fail?  If you do, you won’t be the first.  But you can also succeed!
Therefore:

A.Pray that God will change your mind.  You’re created in God’s image and you can accomplish what He has for you.

B.Pray that God will give you opportunities.  Look for them right where you are.

C.Pray that God will give you courage.  We can’t do all things alone, but we can move forward with Jesus giving us strength.

(excerpted by Stanley Scism from Teresa Cleary’s “Letting God Use You Right Where You Are” in The Conqueror March-April 2002, p12-13)