I did like when he touched on having an appetite for God. He mentioned we shouldnt hafta force ourselves to eat our favorite food. We normally gobble down our favorite food, and just want more. In the same way, we need to be starving to spend time with Him, to pray, to worship, to gobble up His word, and most of all starve for His amazing love. God definitely reveals more to us when we are desperately desiring more.
We read through 1Corithians CH1-3 for devotions. I love doing devotions with small groups at camp. We should make more effort to do devotions with one another. We go into so much further depth, when we meditate on small bites of scripture. These chapters talk about following God and not man. People would say "I follow Paul", or "I follow Apollos", when we should be chasing after Christ. Yes, he uses men to plant and water a seed, but it's ultimately God who makes it grow. We are only but mere men, and God's workmanship. God is God."For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength." 1Cor 1:25
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,
declares the LORD.
As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9
God is so much bigger than us! and no matter how many times i hear that, i still forget. I still try to rely on my own. I get caught falling into my own desires, running on my own bit of energy, and fall on my own prideful ways. Every time we sin, its because of our prideful flesh. We can know truth, but how much harder it is to live by truth. We must continue to die to ourselves, and conform to His will. We try so hard to hold on to our little, puny, dry pools of water, while God is waiting to give us an entire ocean of living water. God breaks down our walls, and tells us to take faith in His promises. He's wisdom, ways, and thoughts are > i
I also like goin to their camps, becuz it gives me a chance to see friends, meet new friends, have awesome conversations, meditate on the beach, find family unity among Christians who hardly know each other, and surrendering in hardcore worship. God is always my highlight of camps, but at these camps, He teaches me so much through a little 6 yr old girl.
Its amazing how much a 1st grader can teach us. I have such a strong connection to this little girl named Angelic. She taught me through her smiles, laughter and attachment. She would give funny, silly smiles, that showed her genuine joy. She would lose in a laughing contest, because she is so full of bright laughter. She always yells "Uncle Chris!" as she comes running up to give me a big hug from behind.
So why did i learn so much from her smiles, laughter, and attachment? Because God the Father, calls us His children! Our hearts should be full of joy, full of smiles up to heaven, and just standing in awe of Him. We need to enjoy life with Him, praising Him in our laughter. And lastly, we need that attachment to Him. Finding our comfort, safety, and peace in His love. So smile, laugh, and love with one another. Be a little happy kid, with nothing but joy for our Heavenly Father. Run, jump, and cling on to Him in laughter and love.
Tonight i went over to my Uncle's mansion house, and got to share my faith with my mom's side of the family. My uncle and auntie are considering getting a divorce. So we got to gather around as a small family and show our support. We shared deep feelings, and everything really came out. Other family members spoke of difficult times in their past divorces, and how they thought divorce meant the end of the road.
But my other uncle and i got to seriously share Christ as the answer to them. I was like the only one who didnt cry during our family discussion. Everyone was balling n using toilet paper. Everyone tried to remain strong, but God swept our feet with emotion. Least little mochi new how to ease up all the sorrow and pain. I was surprised that they included my 6th grade cuzin Chaz, to hear about his parent's plans of divorce. God is seriously working something in my uncle and auntie, and is using this damaged relationship to reveal Himself as hope. This next season of holidays, is the perfect opportunity to bring our families closer together in Christ. God is seriously showing me the importance of loving on my families and friends. Its so crazy knowing God's abundant love never ceases to pour out on this broken, dark, and fallen world. Even through all the bad, God's love prevails. Whether times are good or bad, happy or sad, God is always! Always, so wonderful, so faithful, so admirable, so majestic, so glorious, so infinite, so sovereign, so amazing, so comforting, so perfect, so everything! Now its our job to go n share Him!
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