Wednesday night last week we got a little of a scare. One of our summer staff member's was in a car wreck. That was the first real challenge that we faced as a group. We all came together and prayed over the situation. She is alright and back at camp, but we were all startled when it happened. It really showed how in a few short weeks we have all come to care for one another.
God has really opened my eyes this week. I have seen how much of a ministry opportunity He has given me in the house. Everyone is so broken, like me. We are all searching for something and trying to find fulfillment in things of this world. It breaks my heart, but God is really moving in me and showing me what His will is and His plan for me this summer. Friday morning CJ brought us together as a group and did a mini bible study with us. I feel like that is what we need most now. We need Christ. I had my expectations for this camp to high. That was the problem, though, they were MY expectations and God had different plans. I expected this to be a "Jesus" camp like the ones I have been experiencing at seek week the past two years. Working as a staff member is a way different experience. Its hard but God is defiantly giving me strength. I now understand that every oppertunity is an oppertunity to point others to Christ. I am always going to be on a mission trip. At first I was surprised. I did not expect to be doing ministry within the other staff members, but now I know that Gods plan all along was different then my expectations.
In the beginning I was very skeptical wondering how God could use me to witness and minister to others this summer. I have been doing alot of making beds and cleaning toilets. When I fell apart and called upon the Lord, He provided. Last week God really showed me how He could use me no matter what I am doing. Everything is for His glory. I got to hang out with Sale Street Baptist and sit in on their worship sessions. I formed relationships with the kids and got to witness to a few of them. That week really helped prepare me for the summer. It really opened my eyes to seeing that God can use us no matter what as long as we let all we do be for His glory.
This week we have been working with young life and getting ready for the next six weeks when we will be running camps for them. It has been great working alongside the young life workers. The next six weeks are going to be intense and busy but I know the Lord has some amazing things in store. Please be in prayer for the young life groups that will be coming. I know the first two weeks are teen moms and their babies, so this camp is about to get crazy!
Please pray for me and that I can do the Lords work. I have been getting very discouraged and frustrated lately. I know that is not of the Lord. I have been selfish and instead of chasing after God's heart I have been going my own way. Pray for the other staff members that thy just seek after God in all that they do. Pray that we can work together as a team even when we get angry with one another. Pray for the camps and their workers as they make it a week the kids wont forget. Also pray for the campers that they encounter God in a new way.
God bless
Heaven Slaughter
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.
Colossians 3:23
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