This week God revealed so much of His character to me. He taught me how to stay calm even in frustration, how to love even in hurt, and how to laugh even in tiredness. I am almost positive that there was never a dull moment this week. I know God changed lives, I know this because He sure did change mine.
I wont go through everything that happened this week. I will, however, hit on a few of the highlights.
1. Unity within the two groups- There is young life work crew here along with our summer staff. This week I got to know so many of the other young life staff members so well. Its a true blessing to do ministry along side them. One of the best moments was getting to hammock with one of the girl workers named Stacy. I was able to hang out with here for a few hours. We just shared testimonies and stories of our childhood together. I was able to encourage her, and she was defiantly able to encourage me. I love seeing how God can really work in the lives of those seeking him.
2. Power of prayer- I worked the zip line once again this week. It is becoming my favorite activity that I work at. Many people are scared and have trust issues with the zip line. We are human. Things frighten us. Wednesday I got the privilege of meeting some awesome girls on top of the zip line tower! Time after time girls went up there terrified and allowed me to hold their hands and pray over them. Many times they asked me to pray. I was so touched that day. These girls were looking to God in their fear and God gave me the privilege of being the one who prayed over them .That day I saw fear become joy as girls zipped down and realized how peaceful it was. I saw tears turn into smile at the name of the Lord. I was able to speak truth to girls who felt Satan had a hold on their life. Not only did I see fear of the zip line disappear but I saw fear of the hold on their life disappear as well. The power of prayer is unbelievable.
3. Kayla and Ava- While helping move all the girls in I was able to spend some time with a young mom named Kayla and her sweet baby girl Ava. These two were the picture of Joy. Throughout the whole week I was able to get to know Kayla a little more and see Ava's sweet smile. Those two really showed me what the love of Christ looks like. They were always so joyful. I got to see them while they were leaving this morning. Kayla pulled me aside and said thank you for everything. Little did she know she helped me this week! Through her and Ava God showed me a little of Himself.
4. Unity within our staff- Its no surprise that our staff tends to fight. When living so close to one another for so long, we start to break. This week I saw God break down walls and lift our pride of ourselves. There were so many times when I saw fighting going on and someone would become the bigger person and apologise for the way they were acting. That really encouraged me. I sometimes let my pride get the best of me and feel like I need to be right. I was shown that we are a team. We work together to accomplish the goal. We can admit when we are wrong and move forward.
There is so much more that I could write about. God reveled to me so many things. This week I saw Him break down so many walls. Not only in myself but also in so many people around me. I am blessed, even in my weakness. Press on and never give up. God can use you no matter where you are in life. He meets us where we are at and picks up the broken pieces.
Please be in prayer for the girls that encountered God these last two weeks. Also be in prayer for the middle school kids that will be coming to camp tomorrow. Also be in prayer for us, that we can show them the love of Christ no matter what.
God bless <3
Heaven Slaughter
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