If only...then maybe

If only you knew that we spend our vacation thinking of ways to improve the youth group then maybe you would be slower to judge our decisions.

If only you knew how many hours we put into the youth ministry then maybe you would be less likely to tell us to add another event to benefit you.

If only you took a few minutes to ask the vision and purpose of the group then maybe you would understand the meaning behind our decisions.

If only you knew how much we truly care for each student then maybe you would understand that it breaks our hearts when we hear students are partying...and if only you knew how much we try to keep them on a healthy path then maybe you would be slower to put the blame on us when it does happen.

If only you would offer to host an event at your house or sponsor an event then maybe we could put some of your ideas on the calendar.

If only you encouraged/made your child attend youth group then maybe they would know what events are going on.

If only you were a parent to your child rather than a friend then maybe they would not go out and drink.

If only you volunteered in the youth ministry then maybe you could help "those" kids...you know, the ones who go out and drink...not yours, "those".

If only you spent some quality time with God then maybe your child would too.

If only you knew that youth ministry is more of a way of life than it is a job then maybe you would be less critical and choose your words more carefully.

If only...