Thursday, June 02, 2005
Camper Camper Camper!
Father,
I thank You for the plans that have been going on so far, and the people who have been so faithful to put them in action. I praw for the non-Christians who are attending this camp. I pray that You will open their minds to the truth, and nothing less. I pray that they will see our sincerity, and know that the message God offers through us is the only thing that is true in a world which is built on shifting sand. I pray that they not see us as "having a hidden agenda" and "only wanting to convert them", but that all we offer is God's love, forgiveness, and truth. Help us speak the truth in love, and open their eyes so that they may see You.
In the same vein, I pray that our own members will be kind and including when we hold our activities. It's very easy to fall into the comfort-zone of hanging out with only your friends, and excluding the people you don't know. I pray that our youth will rise to the occasion, and make this a camp where lifelong friendships are made. I pray that we will be conscious and alert to anyone who may be feeling left-out, and for sensitivity. I pray that our words will be seasoned with salt. I pray that we truly live out the camp title: Impress! Being Impressed! means allowing God to make an impact in your life, and leaving footprints in the lives of others.
In Jesus's Name,
Amen.
I thank You for the plans that have been going on so far, and the people who have been so faithful to put them in action. I praw for the non-Christians who are attending this camp. I pray that You will open their minds to the truth, and nothing less. I pray that they will see our sincerity, and know that the message God offers through us is the only thing that is true in a world which is built on shifting sand. I pray that they not see us as "having a hidden agenda" and "only wanting to convert them", but that all we offer is God's love, forgiveness, and truth. Help us speak the truth in love, and open their eyes so that they may see You.
In the same vein, I pray that our own members will be kind and including when we hold our activities. It's very easy to fall into the comfort-zone of hanging out with only your friends, and excluding the people you don't know. I pray that our youth will rise to the occasion, and make this a camp where lifelong friendships are made. I pray that we will be conscious and alert to anyone who may be feeling left-out, and for sensitivity. I pray that our words will be seasoned with salt. I pray that we truly live out the camp title: Impress! Being Impressed! means allowing God to make an impact in your life, and leaving footprints in the lives of others.
In Jesus's Name,
Amen.
