God's Surprises and Blessings

As I sit here looking back on this last week, I am in awe of the Lord once again. I was really nervous about being around people from my past because I didn’t know how it was going to go. I was also scared to be the one in charge of these kids, never being a counselor at camp before, let alone be the honorary Children’s Pastor for the week. Lol. But, as soon as I got there, God gave me confidence, boldness and peace. I knew I could handle it. I knew God had put me in this position for a reason, and I walked in full trust and faith in HIM.

This week I was transported back to my childhood as I saw these familiar places that made me feel at home. Never once did I feel like I didn’t belong, or that those people from my past judged me or looked at me differently. If anything they saw me as who I am now, and as an equal. Not only did I remember what it was like to be the kid going to kids camp and finding an understanding of God and who He is, and HOW MUCH he LOVES us, but my heart was full of emotions and eyes brought to tears as I saw these young kids worshipping the Lord. Especially seeing the kids we brought opening up to God. It took a couple days but once Wednesday hit, they were raising their hands and connecting.

What an amazing thing to see, and be reminded of. I saw myself in the girls that I got to spend my week with. The silliness and fun time attitude they had, was much like me when I was a kid at camp. I personally was blessed to have met some awesome friends that I hope I will have for a long time. First there was Rachel who I met the second day, we had so many things in common and acted like one another so much people started calling us twins. She is amazing and I miss her already. Secondly Abbey. She was the counselor of the girls we shared our cabin with. She’s the Children’s pastor at her church and we got along so well. She was a blessing to me throughout the week, I am so glad I met her! She’s amazing! I also met some other people that made my week joyful and fun!

But the most important thing this week, is that I got to witness and see God move in the lives of many young children, and I’m sure all the counselors and leaders there were as blessed as I was as we watched this younger generation find the Lord and get closer to Him in a way they never have before. Thank you Lord for allowing me to be a part of this and I can’t wait to see what you did in the lives of the High school kids at youth camp! I stand in awe of your love and plans once again!