Wow!
The first two week session is over and the campers are gone. And the second group is here. The up side is there are 6 more girls for me to teach about our Lord and His Kingdom, the down side: there are 6 more girls that will leave in 13 days and that I will miss and love terribly. But I'm STOKED! I have learned SO much and I have been tried and stretched and encouraged and loved and everything in between. I wish that I had the words in my tiny brain to tell you everything that I have learned here but I don't. The encouragement and love that you all are sending me and that I am recieving here not only from the girls but also from our Father is sustaining me and will continue to sustain me throughout these last 6 weeks.
I am constantly having the desire to be home, not now, in the fall. When I know the Lord will move like never before. Not that He isn't moving in Athens now, becuase I know and have stories that He is, but I want to be there to experience it. And I will in 6-7 short, yet fulfilling weeks.
Last night, in preparation for the campers we had a time of praise and worship out side then heard an excerpt from Galatians and from a Max Lucado book. These passages were about the Fruit of the Spirit and it's nine parts. Yes, I said that correctly: the fruit (with no "s" on the end) and it's nine parts. I had never known that it was singular. That all nine parts are one and God does not give us an option as to which of them we want/ need to follow. I think that is beautiful and frightening. Recently the fruits of the spirit have been put on my heart. I have been passively thinking about them, and now I feel that I have more of an incentive (sp?) to seek them and learn about them.
I apologize for how short I am being but we only have a short period of time until supper and I want to be on time as I am quite hungry.
I want to thank each of you who have actively kept in touch with me. It really means a lot to hear the voice/words/encouragement of my friends and brothers and sisters back home. I miss you all and am praying for you daily. Please feel free to send any prayer requests! I would love to pray for you all!!
Praises: One of our counselors got some terrible poison ivy and is healing well and back working at camp. God is moving and working hard here. I now have an hour each day that we call "g-watch" which is where you sit outside and make sure everyone gets where they're going and while they are in skill it is your time. Thus God has provided me with the perfect time to sit outside and enjoy Him and prayer and His Word and to listen to Him. Thank you for those prayers! I got a new Bible this past weekend (along with quite a few other, less imprortant things)! It's very small, not much bigger than my hand, and convienent enough for me to have with me at all times. I'm super excited about it!
Prayer requests: Daily rejuvination (sp?) -- it's tough having to be the same smiling face everyday for these girls, but they need it. Love, Patience, and the other Fruit of the Spirit. Focus -- first on Christ, and second on the girls, and last on me and the sleep I need. Direction -- in future plans, in what I should be seeking because I really have no specific desires right now, in what I should be reading both in the Word and out. I ask that you pray each of these things not only for me but for our counselors, head counselors, and central staff, we are all being tried!
I will leave you all with Philippians 1:3-6. It's beautiful and it's the verse I sent the girls from the last session home with. I encourage you all to look it up and remember it.
Thank you again, and I love you!
In Him.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Joy!
Wow. The week has just begun and yet it's already over. Tomorrow is our last day of skills, which means it's our last normal day at camp before this set of campers leaves and the next arrives. Thursday will be a little crazy with awards being presented and singing and dancing and I'm sure many, many tears. And I will be crying bucket-fulls
Last night we had our cookout on the Cardinal hall (the hall of 9-12 year olds). Which means we walked down to the fire pit (called Council Ring) and made hobos, or as they call them here: tin foil dinners. They are basically a preferred combination of hamburger meat, potatoes, tomatos, peas, corn, onions, and garlic salt, wrapped in tin foil and set on the fire until cooked. Then, if desired, you can add some cheese and enjoy. The we had smores.. mmm... and played sone silly, little girl games. And finally, the devotion. Last night our head counselor (the girl that the other counselors and I report to if we have problems) led the devotion for the whole hall. She talked about joy and how it is different from happiness and how we get joy from God and joy is there for us always and not just when we're happy. It was a good lesson for all of us as we were led into our last week together.
Then this morning I got to go to my first Power time, which is basically a devotion time for counselors. It was amazing. We all got to pray over the Cardinal head counselor as she cried tears of pain, joy, and amazement at the support she had through this time of decision making and uneasiness she is experiencing. During some of our beginning prayer time God revealed somethings to me about Him and how I should seek Him that were novel ideas for me. These ideas inspired by someone that I really look up to. I am constantly encouraged by and learning from his words, even weeks after they are spoken. I learned that there is more to seeking our Lord than "what can I do in this situation" or "how can I affect and teach this person" but also God wants to teach us individually. He wants us to learn directly from Him sometimes and not always through others.
To me that is a new and beautiful idea. God wants to teach me things about Him. Not only so that I can teach those ideas to others, but, first and foremost, so that I can learn those ideas. I just I had just never thought of His teachings as anything but so we can teach them to others. But He really wants us to learn. Learn from Him and through His word and through just sitting quitely and listening to Him.
Well please be praying for us all as we finish out our week and that we can continue to make a difference in these girls lives even tho they are leaving soon and that we can learn about and love the next group of girls that we will recieve on Sunday. I miss you all and I love you all dearly!
My favorite verse right now:
"Above all else guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life."
Proverbs 4:23
Last night we had our cookout on the Cardinal hall (the hall of 9-12 year olds). Which means we walked down to the fire pit (called Council Ring) and made hobos, or as they call them here: tin foil dinners. They are basically a preferred combination of hamburger meat, potatoes, tomatos, peas, corn, onions, and garlic salt, wrapped in tin foil and set on the fire until cooked. Then, if desired, you can add some cheese and enjoy. The we had smores.. mmm... and played sone silly, little girl games. And finally, the devotion. Last night our head counselor (the girl that the other counselors and I report to if we have problems) led the devotion for the whole hall. She talked about joy and how it is different from happiness and how we get joy from God and joy is there for us always and not just when we're happy. It was a good lesson for all of us as we were led into our last week together.
Then this morning I got to go to my first Power time, which is basically a devotion time for counselors. It was amazing. We all got to pray over the Cardinal head counselor as she cried tears of pain, joy, and amazement at the support she had through this time of decision making and uneasiness she is experiencing. During some of our beginning prayer time God revealed somethings to me about Him and how I should seek Him that were novel ideas for me. These ideas inspired by someone that I really look up to. I am constantly encouraged by and learning from his words, even weeks after they are spoken. I learned that there is more to seeking our Lord than "what can I do in this situation" or "how can I affect and teach this person" but also God wants to teach us individually. He wants us to learn directly from Him sometimes and not always through others.
To me that is a new and beautiful idea. God wants to teach me things about Him. Not only so that I can teach those ideas to others, but, first and foremost, so that I can learn those ideas. I just I had just never thought of His teachings as anything but so we can teach them to others. But He really wants us to learn. Learn from Him and through His word and through just sitting quitely and listening to Him.
Well please be praying for us all as we finish out our week and that we can continue to make a difference in these girls lives even tho they are leaving soon and that we can learn about and love the next group of girls that we will recieve on Sunday. I miss you all and I love you all dearly!
My favorite verse right now:
"Above all else guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life."
Proverbs 4:23
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Hearts Will Be Filled
Wow!
I'm sorry that it's been so long since I've written!! I have been SOO busy and there is ALWAYS someone waiting for the computer! Things are quite intensely busy here! I am learning SO much and I can't believe I've been here for over 2 weeks already.. and even more, I can't believe I will be here for 7 more! Part of me is ready to go home and the other part is looking forward to learning the personality of the next group of girls!
I am learning to be flexible! Things never go as planned at a camp.. there are surprises around every corner, sometimes good and sometimes bad, but surprises none the less. I got my first letter of the summer yesterday! It was very exciting and encouraging!! I have had so many important conversaitons with people back home that have really improved my relationships with them and yet, those conversations don't begin to compare to the conversations I have with these girls. It's amazing to me that at 10 years old they can be so insightful. And when the tears come. Wow. It's so interesting seeing myself and how I react to these times. I really feel like I'm being put on the spot almost. These girls don't just cry about nothing. Their tears are not only important to them but they are meaningful!! It's just amazing to me! And trying to find the words to comfort them, help them understand that you have an idea of what they are saying without undermining their feelings. It's certainly a challenge.
There's a girl in my group who's.. a character. She's definitely difficult to deal with but I can tell that she needs the attention. One thing I have really learned this past week is that those that are the hardest to love are often the ones who need love the most. God is really showing Himself and proving Himself. I wish I could explain it all and put it all into words for you but I really can't. I am loving it here, all of the ups and downs and tears and stresses and the trying to find time alone. I'm loving it! I wake up every morning an hour early just to have a shower in silence. It's great to get some time alone, even if it means losing some sleep. But at the same time it's going to be so hard to try to not come back next year.
All the girls are amazing. I'm really going to cry when they leave! And that's only a week away!! I will try to put up pictures soon, but it's hard to find the time for all of that.
Tonight is my night off. Me and some of the other girls are going to dinner and a movie I think. Maybe the mall for some shopping or something. And definitely Walmart. I will be sending more letters out soon! Sorry for those of you who haven't got one!
I love you all and hope to hear good things from home soon! We're really in a bubble here with no TV and little computer access!! *Muah!*
In Him.
Isaiah 41:10 (I think that's the right verse.)
=)
I'm sorry that it's been so long since I've written!! I have been SOO busy and there is ALWAYS someone waiting for the computer! Things are quite intensely busy here! I am learning SO much and I can't believe I've been here for over 2 weeks already.. and even more, I can't believe I will be here for 7 more! Part of me is ready to go home and the other part is looking forward to learning the personality of the next group of girls!
I am learning to be flexible! Things never go as planned at a camp.. there are surprises around every corner, sometimes good and sometimes bad, but surprises none the less. I got my first letter of the summer yesterday! It was very exciting and encouraging!! I have had so many important conversaitons with people back home that have really improved my relationships with them and yet, those conversations don't begin to compare to the conversations I have with these girls. It's amazing to me that at 10 years old they can be so insightful. And when the tears come. Wow. It's so interesting seeing myself and how I react to these times. I really feel like I'm being put on the spot almost. These girls don't just cry about nothing. Their tears are not only important to them but they are meaningful!! It's just amazing to me! And trying to find the words to comfort them, help them understand that you have an idea of what they are saying without undermining their feelings. It's certainly a challenge.
There's a girl in my group who's.. a character. She's definitely difficult to deal with but I can tell that she needs the attention. One thing I have really learned this past week is that those that are the hardest to love are often the ones who need love the most. God is really showing Himself and proving Himself. I wish I could explain it all and put it all into words for you but I really can't. I am loving it here, all of the ups and downs and tears and stresses and the trying to find time alone. I'm loving it! I wake up every morning an hour early just to have a shower in silence. It's great to get some time alone, even if it means losing some sleep. But at the same time it's going to be so hard to try to not come back next year.
All the girls are amazing. I'm really going to cry when they leave! And that's only a week away!! I will try to put up pictures soon, but it's hard to find the time for all of that.
Tonight is my night off. Me and some of the other girls are going to dinner and a movie I think. Maybe the mall for some shopping or something. And definitely Walmart. I will be sending more letters out soon! Sorry for those of you who haven't got one!
I love you all and hope to hear good things from home soon! We're really in a bubble here with no TV and little computer access!! *Muah!*
In Him.
Isaiah 41:10 (I think that's the right verse.)
=)
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Thanks Be To God
Wow!! I was so nervous last night about today and getting the girls but they are wonderful!! A little handful but really not much. My co-counselor and I have eight 10 year olds and a 9 year old. They really are a lot of fun and each day I grow to love the camp even more!! We had our first devotional tonight, too and it went so well. It's so amazing to me to hear girls giving out prayer requests and praying about things.. It really shows the Lord's naviety and that there is no prayer to big or too small for Him. We had everything from brain surgery to heartworms in a cat. It was absolutely precious and so are the girls! This summer is really going to be great!! Me and my co-counselor are getting along quite well too! Her name is Michaelanne (which I think is the coolest name!!).
I really don't have much else to say except that God is awesome! I'm going to try to post pictures up soon to a website and I will put the link to that on here!! I hope to hear from you all soon!! I miss you all a lot!!
*Muah!*
John 14:6 -- Our hall verse
Psalm 121: 7-8 -- Our cluster verse
I really don't have much else to say except that God is awesome! I'm going to try to post pictures up soon to a website and I will put the link to that on here!! I hope to hear from you all soon!! I miss you all a lot!!
*Muah!*
John 14:6 -- Our hall verse
Psalm 121: 7-8 -- Our cluster verse
Friday, June 13, 2008
The Lord Rewards your Faithfulness
Wow. Thank you all who have been praying for me. I can really see and feel your prayers. I have made new friends and there's one girl who makes it a point to give me a hug almost every morning! Things have gotten better here and worse at home. I have had a rough day and tonight it's going to be wonderful because I have to have a conversation that I really don't want to. I'm kinda stuck between a rock and a hard place but I think the Lord has given me a way out, thankfully. I have written a few letters and more are to come. Again, if you would like one make sure I have your address.. you can e-mail me at heatherbyrd9@gmail.com.
Tonight was finished (pretty much) working on our opening/closing night skit and then had an individual staff prayer time with different stations set up around our campus. It was very nice and good prayer time. If you would like to pray for the camp, please pray for us to all focus on our Lord and the children first and foremost. That our personal lives stay steady and smooth so we can achieve that goal.
I haven't got much time because one of the computers is down. I will be visiting with Gary (hopefully) next Saturday. I finally got Blue Like Jazz in today to give to him, and if you haven't read it you should order it too off of amazon it's really cheap. One big praise is that a friend of mine went to church this past Wednesday and really enjoyed it and it looks like he will make a habit out of it. He seems scared and anxious about returning to the "church" world because he, as many of us, has been burned by the church in the past. Please keep him in your prayers. I really must go! I look forward to hearing from you all!!
In Him.
Tonight was finished (pretty much) working on our opening/closing night skit and then had an individual staff prayer time with different stations set up around our campus. It was very nice and good prayer time. If you would like to pray for the camp, please pray for us to all focus on our Lord and the children first and foremost. That our personal lives stay steady and smooth so we can achieve that goal.
I haven't got much time because one of the computers is down. I will be visiting with Gary (hopefully) next Saturday. I finally got Blue Like Jazz in today to give to him, and if you haven't read it you should order it too off of amazon it's really cheap. One big praise is that a friend of mine went to church this past Wednesday and really enjoyed it and it looks like he will make a habit out of it. He seems scared and anxious about returning to the "church" world because he, as many of us, has been burned by the church in the past. Please keep him in your prayers. I really must go! I look forward to hearing from you all!!
In Him.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
He is strong.
Wow. It seems that the days are getting longer and harder and the nights are getting shorter easier. These are not the same people that I would find on Lumpkin on any given Wednesday night. But I can see the difference in all the prayer I have recieved in the last 24 hours. God has answered and will continue to answer as long as the prayers keep coming. He is faithful, especially to those who are faithful to Him.
Last night was rough. I've been writing letters and to those of you who have given me addresses one will come soon. I'm trying to write at least one every night. But with each one I write I get choked up missing the person or just wishing I was there to talk and not write. It's nothing like when I moved to school, I don't really miss home just the comfort of being surrounded by people who love me. It's hard to make friends in a new place, but I'm trying. Anyway, the reason it was so hard is because after choking up writing the letters, then walking through a room with a bunch of people playing a game I wasn't invited to, I came in the staff lounge and got on the computer. One of the guys I go to Wesley with had written on my wall saying that he was going to be in Athens the next day and asked if I would be too.. Then I broke down. He's really a great guy and is always so encouraging and has the most uplifting things to say. I tell stories about his words all the time, well.. His words.. because they are all from God.
Anyway, it was just rough knowing that so many people love me and want to spend time with me and then being here where I feel like it's just the opposite. Like I said, I don't really miss home, just my friends and my comfort zone. But I called Keaton and talked to Marie a little and I know they are praying for me along with many others, and today I could tell a difference in the way I was treated.. a small one, but I'll certainly take it! =)
I know the Lord is going to provide what I need to get me through, I know He wouldn't have put me here if I couldn't make it and I know that He is teaching me things. I am learning about myself, and how I'm going to need to be support for Keaton when he leaves for Brazil in September. Am I'm starting to feel like maybe He is preparing me for missions, but I don't know for sure. I have that trip I'm planning but I'll be with Keaton so.. idk. We'll just have to see about that and keep it in prayer for sure.
OH! I have a new verse (I think), I'm pretty sure I haven't told you about this. It's actually a chapter but it's a good one. It's Psalm 51. I really like it, it's encouraging yet just and truthful. Mmmmm...
Well a few praises: A good friend of mine, Paul, recently found out that the job he thought he had fell through about a week or less before he was supposed to start. I'm sure I wasn't the only one praying but now he has a job interview tomorrow with (again, I think) the Bank of America. And He found out that he got into the college he wanted to transfer to (which is near to this job that he's hoping for) and learned today that he has an apartment there too! So that's awesome praise and please be in prayer about the interview tomorrow.
Please, also, be in prayer for me. This is going to be a trying summer in every aspect but please pray that I do not leave here until I have learned all that God has desired for me to learn. This is going to be a big year in Athens and God has already begun to move so I know He will be preparing our hearts this summer for the growth of his kingdom (those are the words of my encouraging friend)! I love you all and I miss you (fo sho) and letters are to come soon!!!
*edit* The point on my title is that He is strong and I stand on Him even when I am weak. This is going to be a summer full of weakness and growth. That I am sure of. But He is strong. Always. =)
*Muah!*
In Him.
Last night was rough. I've been writing letters and to those of you who have given me addresses one will come soon. I'm trying to write at least one every night. But with each one I write I get choked up missing the person or just wishing I was there to talk and not write. It's nothing like when I moved to school, I don't really miss home just the comfort of being surrounded by people who love me. It's hard to make friends in a new place, but I'm trying. Anyway, the reason it was so hard is because after choking up writing the letters, then walking through a room with a bunch of people playing a game I wasn't invited to, I came in the staff lounge and got on the computer. One of the guys I go to Wesley with had written on my wall saying that he was going to be in Athens the next day and asked if I would be too.. Then I broke down. He's really a great guy and is always so encouraging and has the most uplifting things to say. I tell stories about his words all the time, well.. His words.. because they are all from God.
Anyway, it was just rough knowing that so many people love me and want to spend time with me and then being here where I feel like it's just the opposite. Like I said, I don't really miss home, just my friends and my comfort zone. But I called Keaton and talked to Marie a little and I know they are praying for me along with many others, and today I could tell a difference in the way I was treated.. a small one, but I'll certainly take it! =)
I know the Lord is going to provide what I need to get me through, I know He wouldn't have put me here if I couldn't make it and I know that He is teaching me things. I am learning about myself, and how I'm going to need to be support for Keaton when he leaves for Brazil in September. Am I'm starting to feel like maybe He is preparing me for missions, but I don't know for sure. I have that trip I'm planning but I'll be with Keaton so.. idk. We'll just have to see about that and keep it in prayer for sure.
OH! I have a new verse (I think), I'm pretty sure I haven't told you about this. It's actually a chapter but it's a good one. It's Psalm 51. I really like it, it's encouraging yet just and truthful. Mmmmm...
Well a few praises: A good friend of mine, Paul, recently found out that the job he thought he had fell through about a week or less before he was supposed to start. I'm sure I wasn't the only one praying but now he has a job interview tomorrow with (again, I think) the Bank of America. And He found out that he got into the college he wanted to transfer to (which is near to this job that he's hoping for) and learned today that he has an apartment there too! So that's awesome praise and please be in prayer about the interview tomorrow.
Please, also, be in prayer for me. This is going to be a trying summer in every aspect but please pray that I do not leave here until I have learned all that God has desired for me to learn. This is going to be a big year in Athens and God has already begun to move so I know He will be preparing our hearts this summer for the growth of his kingdom (those are the words of my encouraging friend)! I love you all and I miss you (fo sho) and letters are to come soon!!!
*edit* The point on my title is that He is strong and I stand on Him even when I am weak. This is going to be a summer full of weakness and growth. That I am sure of. But He is strong. Always. =)
*Muah!*
In Him.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Holy Geez.
I really should go back and read 1 Peter about 10 times. And I'll probably write it out and put it on my wall or something just so I can have it to remember everyday. Last night I was looking forward to the summer, well the breaks, and all that they would hold. Tomorrow all of the counselors will arrive. I'm thoroughly frightened. I've spent the last few hours praying to myself. I'm trying so hard to.. try hard, I guess. Most of you know I'm not exactly girly, as they say. I have even discussed with my closest friend, wondering why God made me a girl.. but I guess it's because of my intense attraction to guys. Ha! But I just have such a hard time being around lots of girls. I guess I'm just not comfortable, I don't know.
And I know what you're thinking: If you don't get along well with girls then why did you apply to work at an all-girl camp? And trust me, I struggled with it constantly. But after much prayer I really felt that it would be good to get away from guys, and again: Ha!. Then I figured if I wasn't supposed to be here then they wouldn't accept me. And here I am. So there you go.
But I'm struggling.. A lot. I need prayer like whoa. I know that God is bigger than my hesitation and separation and the differences I have with girls, but it's such a struggle for me. All the girl talk and the excitement and the gossip, oh! the gossip. It's just not.. my cup of tea, per se. But I'm trying hard and really trying to at least.. i don't know.. smile. Talk. Listen. Without telling my whole life's story. I guess I'm just so used to guys who walk to talk about music and movies and cars and sports. And I don't mean boy bands and chick flicks and their boys.. but real, genuine, heart-felt music and good movies like Gladiator and by cars, you know I mean trucks. But I'm trying. Not to change myself, but to work with the girls. I guess to see things they way they see them. To grow in my relationship with Christ in the process. It's going to be a long summer. But I know it will be over soon and I'll be back in my comfort zone with a new outlook on life, God, and (hopefully) girls.
I miss you all and think about you SO much! It's amazing to me how you miss people that you never thought you would. Or at least surprising. PLEASE write, call, text, e-mail, anything. I love to hear from you!
Still no good verses but Joshua is over now and I'm on to Judges, I will let you know as soon as I find something good. Someone else's turn on the computer. Goodnight.
And I know what you're thinking: If you don't get along well with girls then why did you apply to work at an all-girl camp? And trust me, I struggled with it constantly. But after much prayer I really felt that it would be good to get away from guys, and again: Ha!. Then I figured if I wasn't supposed to be here then they wouldn't accept me. And here I am. So there you go.
But I'm struggling.. A lot. I need prayer like whoa. I know that God is bigger than my hesitation and separation and the differences I have with girls, but it's such a struggle for me. All the girl talk and the excitement and the gossip, oh! the gossip. It's just not.. my cup of tea, per se. But I'm trying hard and really trying to at least.. i don't know.. smile. Talk. Listen. Without telling my whole life's story. I guess I'm just so used to guys who walk to talk about music and movies and cars and sports. And I don't mean boy bands and chick flicks and their boys.. but real, genuine, heart-felt music and good movies like Gladiator and by cars, you know I mean trucks. But I'm trying. Not to change myself, but to work with the girls. I guess to see things they way they see them. To grow in my relationship with Christ in the process. It's going to be a long summer. But I know it will be over soon and I'll be back in my comfort zone with a new outlook on life, God, and (hopefully) girls.
I miss you all and think about you SO much! It's amazing to me how you miss people that you never thought you would. Or at least surprising. PLEASE write, call, text, e-mail, anything. I love to hear from you!
Still no good verses but Joshua is over now and I'm on to Judges, I will let you know as soon as I find something good. Someone else's turn on the computer. Goodnight.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
I'm here!
Ok. I haven't got much time on the computer so I will be brief. Lifeguarding is exhausting! Well... I haven't actually started lifeguarding yet, but the training is exhausting. The water in Asheville tastes AMAZING!! And I am drinking lots of it! It's really nice up here. Quite hot during the day but not humid at all which is wonderful! =) Sunday Hallie (from archery) and I are going to try to meet up with Gary (from England) so please be praying for that! I haven't got Blue Like Jazz yet but I'm going to get it next week sometime and I will do what I can to get it to him. I'm still not sleeping well but hopefully after today's exhaustion I will sleep through a solid night!
I look forward to reading all of you e-mails, messages, texts, and letters so keep them coming!! =)
I have to go now. But I love you all. Keep the prayers coming and I will do the same! *Muah!* or as they do in England. x
p.s. No depression/OCD yet so that's a huge praise!! Especially considering all the free time I have!
I haven't got a verse for you now because Joshua isn't giving me anything super exciting currently but hopefully next time I'll have something for you. Yay God!
I look forward to reading all of you e-mails, messages, texts, and letters so keep them coming!! =)
I have to go now. But I love you all. Keep the prayers coming and I will do the same! *Muah!* or as they do in England. x
p.s. No depression/OCD yet so that's a huge praise!! Especially considering all the free time I have!
I haven't got a verse for you now because Joshua isn't giving me anything super exciting currently but hopefully next time I'll have something for you. Yay God!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
1 Peter 1:3-12
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade -- kept in heaven for you who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice though now for a little while you may have had the suffer grief in all kids of trials. These have come so that your faith -- of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire -- may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
"Concerning this salvation, the prophets who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care, trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in the was pointing when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told to you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things."
1 Peter 1:3-12
This is the passage that I believe God has given me to get through the hard times that this summer will bring in being so far from everything that is familiar. But he will be faithful. Thank you all for keep up with me and for your prayers!
In Him.
"Concerning this salvation, the prophets who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care, trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in the was pointing when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told to you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things."
1 Peter 1:3-12
This is the passage that I believe God has given me to get through the hard times that this summer will bring in being so far from everything that is familiar. But he will be faithful. Thank you all for keep up with me and for your prayers!
In Him.
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