Youth Camp '08 and Others
Unlike others or what I've been thinking of doing, I wouldn't be posting about the whole 4 days, 3 nights camp. Why? Hmm...because, some things weren't really eventful for me. It isn't the fault of the community, it was because of myself. Honestly, I think I wouldn't enjoy Youth Camp much until my friends change, seriously. Or it may be just because I expect too much out of them and that some of their personalities really annoy me. But sometimes I need to think also of the main reason Youth Camp and other camps were established, it was for God. I should've first prepared my heart and aimed totally for God in camps, and it was silly of me to not have done so. Like the phrase, "Put your trust and hope in God, not in men". Other than that, it was also because of this too sensitive self of mine. I get affected by people's actions a lot, no matter how little or big they are. The good thing was, well, it wasn't as bad as the first Youth Camp.
I bet most of you, or all of you didn't know, I cried during that camp. I wouldn't want to tell you why either, lol. Well, it has passed, and Youth Camp 2008 have also passed. Hmm, other than that friends part, the word was good. The speaker, Daniel Ross(is it?) did quite a good job and he was quite funny too. The message which got to me the most was the part where he was talking about the 3 types of thoughts in our minds.
1) Our Thoughts
2) The Enemy's Thoughts
3) God's Thoughts
"Sometimes we feel guilty about the bad thoughts in our mind." but we should know that they aren't ours, they are the enemy's. Therefore, whatever bad thoughts that are in your mind, do not feel guilty about it. Rather, push them away and do not abide by what the enemy wants you to.
After hearing this, I felt somewhat relieved. There were quite a number of times where I felt guilty of the bad thoughts in my mind. I was almost going to the point of hating myself, "How can I think of such a thing?" was often what I asked myself.
Because of this camp also, I think I have also grew closer to God, and also understanding Him better. In the near future, I will try and devote more of my time to him, and also time in trying to hear his voice for the first time ever in my life. It would be so nice and feel that, "Ahhh, all these years, believing that He is there wasn't something delussional, and now I am 100% sure He is there." sort of thing.
on the 4th day, I reached church at about 4, but only went home at 5 because of some problems... -_-. Hmm, after that, went to church at 9:15 or so and enjoyed it quite a lot. The pastor was also quite good, lol. He was quite funny, and I bet most of the Revivalites enjoyed the way he preached too. We didn't do a countdown like what I was expecting, but, who cares, lol! Rather than the countdown, we sang praises to the Lord. It was fun, and I was wishing almost every Revivalite I came across, "Happy New Year".
As you all may know, economy this year will be quite bad, and I am not sure whether this is true or not, a friend of mine told me that some forsee this year as the 2nd Great Depression. I am not too sure about it, so do not believe me 100%. >.<. But, anyways, what I want to say is that, this year, would be the year where we will be Touching Heaven and Changing Earth! Rejoice in the Lord and believe Him for a splendid year, and also a year of breakthroughs and growth. Though we are bound to face challenges, let us all face it and go through it because we know God is there and that we are forever in His presence. ^_^
Have a Blessed New Year, and so sorry that I am late in wishing you guys, lol. XD
I bet most of you, or all of you didn't know, I cried during that camp. I wouldn't want to tell you why either, lol. Well, it has passed, and Youth Camp 2008 have also passed. Hmm, other than that friends part, the word was good. The speaker, Daniel Ross(is it?) did quite a good job and he was quite funny too. The message which got to me the most was the part where he was talking about the 3 types of thoughts in our minds.
1) Our Thoughts
2) The Enemy's Thoughts
3) God's Thoughts
"Sometimes we feel guilty about the bad thoughts in our mind." but we should know that they aren't ours, they are the enemy's. Therefore, whatever bad thoughts that are in your mind, do not feel guilty about it. Rather, push them away and do not abide by what the enemy wants you to.
After hearing this, I felt somewhat relieved. There were quite a number of times where I felt guilty of the bad thoughts in my mind. I was almost going to the point of hating myself, "How can I think of such a thing?" was often what I asked myself.
Because of this camp also, I think I have also grew closer to God, and also understanding Him better. In the near future, I will try and devote more of my time to him, and also time in trying to hear his voice for the first time ever in my life. It would be so nice and feel that, "Ahhh, all these years, believing that He is there wasn't something delussional, and now I am 100% sure He is there." sort of thing.
on the 4th day, I reached church at about 4, but only went home at 5 because of some problems... -_-. Hmm, after that, went to church at 9:15 or so and enjoyed it quite a lot. The pastor was also quite good, lol. He was quite funny, and I bet most of the Revivalites enjoyed the way he preached too. We didn't do a countdown like what I was expecting, but, who cares, lol! Rather than the countdown, we sang praises to the Lord. It was fun, and I was wishing almost every Revivalite I came across, "Happy New Year".
As you all may know, economy this year will be quite bad, and I am not sure whether this is true or not, a friend of mine told me that some forsee this year as the 2nd Great Depression. I am not too sure about it, so do not believe me 100%. >.<. But, anyways, what I want to say is that, this year, would be the year where we will be Touching Heaven and Changing Earth! Rejoice in the Lord and believe Him for a splendid year, and also a year of breakthroughs and growth. Though we are bound to face challenges, let us all face it and go through it because we know God is there and that we are forever in His presence. ^_^
Have a Blessed New Year, and so sorry that I am late in wishing you guys, lol. XD