Sunday, August 25th the last and final day of the YFL retreat, "The Good Fight of Faith." Personally, I felt that technically I didn't have any reason on showing up, I didn't serve or participate, heck I'm not even considered apart of the youth, but I did decide to show up on the last day just to show my support and in welcoming the new brothers/sisters into this community.
I arrived during the morning worship and was able to sit in on the last session (Growing in the Holy Spirit) which I was inspired by given by Alyssa and sharers Kevin and Megan.
Sitting down by the visuals booth listening to the speakers talk about and how they've grown in they're faith, I couldn't help but think about when I was in the position of the participants, being the one sitting, listening, and everything just being new. I went back and thought about when I first decided to say YES to GOD and when I dedicated myself to become a member of the ministry formerly known as YFC, now YFL. It happened on the same weekend, thirteen years ago back in 98. Since then, God has blessed me abundantly! which is another reason why I was soo excited in seeing the youth (especially participants/and first time service team members) this Sunday at camp.
I'm excited for everyone who said YES to GOD and YES to this ministry. I may even be more excited than some people may be for themselves. Simply, because I dont know if people exactly understand what kind of doors have been opened for them this weekend! Through this ministry, God will reveal. For me (and I'm sure for many others) have discovered more about themselves, their talents, passions, strengths. Through this ministry, I've seen great friendships be built that last a lifetime! Through this ministry, people go where they would never have expected to have gone before, different cities, states, or even over seas to different countries OR even to the point of learning other languages! As you get older, I've known people who've landed jobs just because of their experience and opportunities they've received being apart of this ministry. My point? Its God through this ministry he will lead you, He will mold you.
...and THAT is why im excited!! to all the NEW BROTHERS and SISTERS who attended the "THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH" YFL retreat, YALL BETTER BE EXCITED!! cause i just wanna let you know, YOU'RE APART OF SOMETHING BIGGGGGGG....
DECISION is POWER...
HONOR YOUR YES!
HONOR YOUR YES!!
HONOR YOUR YES!!!
PS. THIS IS MAINLY DIRECTED TO ALL THE NEW PARTICIPANTS WHO JOINED THIS WKND of SEPT 23-25.
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