Today I talked to some middle school girls about-- to keep it generic-- friendship. It was the typical "we all want to fit in but what's really important" chat, but I used
The House You're Building by Audrey Assad as an introduction. What was really effective was
this clip where she explains the song. She says that it's about being a "misfit" and I have to say, when these middle schoolers heard her talking about how she still feels awkward and that we all have moments of feeling like we don't fit-- well, it resonated. I think sometimes I forget that despite their matching school uniforms, none of them really feel like they fit in.
The song led into a great discussion about how when we try to fit in with each other it will only leave us exhausted and disappointed-- the important thing is that Christ is our foundation, He won't disappoint, and His Church offers us a place to belong. Like I said, the usual stuff. But starting with this tune reached them.
While I love Audrey Assad, It hadn't occurred to me to use this song for this purpose until
my friend Joanna suggested it. Just throwing it out there for y'all.
That's cool stuff! Thanks for sharing! I sometimes forget too that kids are just trying to find their place in the world and mostly just feel awkward and out of place because they put on that façade of not caring and being independent. It's important to remember it's mostly false.
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