Training Complete
The past week consisted of going over rules and safety procedures, doing activities and games, eating awesome camp food (seriously, it's good), getting to know each other, and most importantly: meeting with God. He shows up everywhere from quad skits, to campfire talk, to cabin assignments, and He is glorious. Here are some things He impressed upon me this week:
-I need to be humble in transitioning from the role of a more mature leader (at youth group, school stuff, etc.) to a less experienced junior counselor.
-We serve a 24/7 God, so we need to be 24/7 soldiers. Since our Commander is here and working all the time, we have to honor Him and take part in what He's doing all the time. Not just when it's easy or we feel like it.
-Taking encouragement from Romans 8:28-39, we can't just wait around and react to whatever satan does. We need to be proactive for the Kingdom, going out to spread life before satan can spread death.
-My connection with God is vital to my connection with everyone else. If I am not walking closely with Him, I will not be able to overcome hard circumstances or deeply impact anyone positively for Christ.
-When I am a servant-leader, others will be servant-followers.
-God will do amazing things when we're focused on working for Him.
-I will do just fine as a counselor if I rely on God to give me His wisdom and strength.
Thanks for reading, guys! I am praying for you, and it would be awesome if you'd pray for me.
This week I'm counseling with Marcie Brinkman. Our cabin (# 6) consists of 4-6 grade girls: Grace, Nikki, Adrienne, Meredith, Lauren, Emily, Sydney, and Katelyn. I'm excited!
Happy summer!
-I need to be humble in transitioning from the role of a more mature leader (at youth group, school stuff, etc.) to a less experienced junior counselor.
-We serve a 24/7 God, so we need to be 24/7 soldiers. Since our Commander is here and working all the time, we have to honor Him and take part in what He's doing all the time. Not just when it's easy or we feel like it.
-Taking encouragement from Romans 8:28-39, we can't just wait around and react to whatever satan does. We need to be proactive for the Kingdom, going out to spread life before satan can spread death.
-My connection with God is vital to my connection with everyone else. If I am not walking closely with Him, I will not be able to overcome hard circumstances or deeply impact anyone positively for Christ.
-When I am a servant-leader, others will be servant-followers.
-God will do amazing things when we're focused on working for Him.
-I will do just fine as a counselor if I rely on God to give me His wisdom and strength.
Thanks for reading, guys! I am praying for you, and it would be awesome if you'd pray for me.
This week I'm counseling with Marcie Brinkman. Our cabin (# 6) consists of 4-6 grade girls: Grace, Nikki, Adrienne, Meredith, Lauren, Emily, Sydney, and Katelyn. I'm excited!
Happy summer!
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posted by Kimberly Leister at 3:54 PM
1 Comments:
Kimberly Bliss,
I read this when you posted it and forgot to comment.
But I wanted you to know how greatly encouraged I was by your post! A lot of what you learned during training is what i was and have been learning recently.
You're a huge blessing and encouragement! I'm praying for you like crazy!
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