Friday, December 19, 2008
Just got back from youth camp and I guess I had fun, and grown.
Physical games were a challenge for me, and I vomitted cuz I couldn't take the smell of the mixed juice. Haha. Made friends, and got to know many more people. Having James Singh on the third night was great. God spoke through him to me, and yes, I have to agree and thank God for everything He has done.
Disappointments came to many of us. Happiness also brought smiles to our faces. But this youth camp has bonded Jael, and I'm really thankful for this camp. It has brought me to see the many different sides that everyone of us has, be it the good, bad or ugly. I've learnt alot, and I hope I can keep these lessons I've learnt with me forever.
Being a leader has made me see things that I've never had before. Like what Pastor James said, God's molding my character. I learnt how to be patient with my group members, learnt how to encourage them when they feel down, and I've also learnt that things may not always go according to the way we want it.
I got very demoralized during the first day of amazing race. Honestly, I now know how it feels to be brought down by people who have negative thoughts. First it was the pessimist-optimist ratio of 1:7. Suddenly it became 7:1. Disappointing, trying to cheer your group on when they're all like down and depressed. I prayed alot during the race and I got my answers.
It's not about losing, it's about completing the race. Even if we've only saved one soul compared to many who have saved thousands, so long as we obey God and love him, He will still be there at the finish line to say, "Well done good and faithful servant".
I thank God for this camp. Changed my life, and I hope many others.
But let's remember this, tell your problems how big your God is, not tell God how big your problems are. Goodnight
i made it known at 8:30 PM
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