Word out.

Youth Camp 2010 was… wow. I don’t even have the words. All I want to do is just PRAISE GOD for what He is doing, what He has done, and what He is going to do in the future. The past two years have struck me in such a way that it is evident for myself that I am not the same person, but God is. He is so consistent with us, so loving, so gracious & just. & while He continues to be faithful, I continue to fail & disappoint Him. Conviction. Praise God for the blood of Christ, for that agape kind of love.

Yes, youth camp itself could have been sufficient for me to be reminded of God’s power & control over this world, but just taking a step back— man, it’s overwhelming. In a good way. It was at this camp where I was able to see God’s plan in full motion for a people whom I truly love. I, along with some others, have gone through struggles with so much uncertainty that it broke us, yet God was always there. He, in His sovereignty, was already working in us through others to lead us to this past weekend. I think once our eyes were opened to fully examine our growth & the grace upon grace that we have been given, our response became this passion to do work for the Kingdom.

Man, I love the campers. All of them, counselors included. It’s been such an encouragement seeing one another there. Just their presence brings me joy because we were all meant to be at this camp. I’ve been praying for these guys many times recently.. My heartstrings have definitely been pulled, & sometimes in different directions. I just know that I truly love these people & I’m so grateful that God placed me to be among them— or even more so, placed them to be in my life. There is so much work to be done for the Kingdom… Until we are called home, it’s an ongoing preparation for war. Though I pray for my own preparation, my heart strongly desires for these brothers/sisters in Christ, & even those who have been exposed for the first time, to depend on God as they are being equipped. I pray that they realize they are not abandoned at all, that there are people including myself who are struggling with them, praying for/with them, & doing their best to edify them according to the Scriptures. God never abandoned us; He never will. There are so many things hindering us from that reminder & causing us to stumble, but hey, there’s joy & comfort in knowing that when we come back & just obey Him, Christ will be more evident to not only us but to others. I just pray that we will all be diligent in being DOERS of the Word rather than just hearers.

AH, so much to say about this camp! Favorite, for sure.

Long story short (even though this was my version of a “short” reflection): I love God, I love this youth group & the leaders, & I am SO excited to see what God has planned. SO. EXCITED. God is good. Amen? :)