Camp Reflections

God is good! This past week I was able to go to camp with my church and God did amazing things in and through the leaders teachings. The theme of the week was Indelible this definition means marks that cannot be removed; enduring, unfading, unforgettable. The big question that week was this: How am I going to leave an impact in my school? The whole week we looked in the book of Acts at specific men who lived their lives putting it all on the line to preach the gospel.
I desire to become more of a missionary like Paul, even in the face of rejection and persecution he continued preaching the gospel. The biggest takeaway for me is to continue steadfastly witnessing to kids even in the face of rejection, because even if it seems they aren't listening to me I am still impacting their lives. I am on mission with God at Riverdale High School, not in my own strength but the power of the Holy Spirit. I want to use every opportunity at school to be a light to my classmates.
I must preach and put it all on the line,what could happen? Rejection? Resistance? In Luke 6:22 it says that we are blessed when people hate, mock, and curse us. If I am secure in who I am in Christ then it doesn't matter if I am rejected. Don't be discouraged or dismayed when turned down, be bold and courageous the Lord is my strength, my trust is in him. Persevere and endure in the Lord.
Walk in the boldness that the Lord has given you. We must preach, we cannot sit silently at school when we have the greatest message the world has ever heard. I commit today to be committed to follow Christ and focus on reaching out to others. Paul was set apart, totally focused on Christ and meeting the needs of others, and set ahead, committed to pressing on in difficult times. I desire to become like Paul.
"Lord here I am, use me to impact my school campus. As I seek you everyday and am filled with your Holy Spirit use me to reveal truth to my sphere of influence. I love you Lord and commit my life to the Great Commission. Use me and give me opportunities to advance your kingdom. I choose to obey you with all my heart, mind, soul, and strength. I am your servant, I humble myself and choose to follow you. I pray that your will would be done in my life and you would guide and direct my paths."