After a long drive we finally arrived at the YMCA Camp...many of us tired, but eager-anticipating a great week that only God knows will unfold. Parents prayed for rain and we got some...the sad news though-the fire has spread. At tonight's camp fire we closed with a special prayer for the fire fighters-giving thanks for their work, but also praying for their safety, that they might return home to their families.
Speaking of camp fire...I just got back from a great conversation with one of our youth. It would seem we're off to a grreat start as there are already hearts eager to make a change. Knowing there's a willingness on the part of the youth brings a smile to my face-because it means they're not just going through the motions.
Now, please realize and note that not every blog I write during out time in Estes will be this long, but I will do my best to give you the meat of what was talked about/mentioned at camp fire and some of the overall impressions I was given. I also promise to add something about the work that was done too-be sure to follow twitter and facebook (when there's cell service, I try to write/leave messages-some w/ pictures even).
Tonight, we (Chris and I) spoke about Micah 6:8 and how God has already told us and shown us what is needed-what we're to do. We both suggested that sometimes doing what is right isn't what is always easiest for us to actually do-like sticking up for someone, it sometimes means we need to do something unpopular and uncomfortable.
During the week, we will be taking it a step further...our hope is that they learn that there are no limits on what we can do or accomplish-only limits that we put upon/give ourselves. We encouraged them to pray more and be open to God's calling in their lives...to dig deep and search for that passion that is deep within-they all feel that they should be doing something and that there is more to this teenage life. Let us all pray they find their way this week...or at least take the first step in believing God can provide that which we cannot already see (Phil. 4:13 and Hebrews Hebrews 11:1).
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2 comments:
Glad to see that the group made it to the camp....Peter is playing hockey in Colorado Springs and thinking about you guys too. We hope to be able to join you Monday late afternoon ......God bless you with all of your efforts this week.
Christine Read
"We both suggested that sometimes doing what is right isn't what is always easiest for us to actually do-like sticking up for someone, it sometimes means we need to do something unpopular and uncomfortable. "
That reminds me of a quote from a book called The Irresistible Revolution. I would recommend it :) The author, Shane Claiborne, talks about a quote that is on a wall in his house, concerning what Jesus has asked(commanded?) us to do: Simple, but not easy. hahaha sooo true!
I enjoyed this post, and I look forward to reading the rest :) Glad to hear things are going well, and is it any surprise that God is totally gonna rock some faces?!?!
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