Camp Manowe

Last sunday my family went up to Camp Manowe in Michigan to spend some quality time together. Yes, my family wanders around the woods for hours... and likes it. Wierd.
Well, I hijacked the camera and snapped and few (hundred) pics and here's a few of my favs... These are the ones that left my in awe of how amazing God is and how much is cares about even the smallest of details.

I'm sensing a pattern...

I have begun to slowly realize that a lot of my favorite songs consist of the same words.



Take My Life.


Concidence... ha. No.

Let's just take a look shall we --->

Take my life and let it be
All for you and for your glory
Take my life and let it be
Yours

(Glory to God Forever -- Fee)

Take my life and let it be
Everything
All of me
Here I am
Use me for Your glory
In everything I say and do
Let my life honor you
Here I am
Living for Your glory

(Living for Your Glory -- Tim Hughes)

Take my life and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to thee
Here am I
All of me
Take my life
It's all for thee

(Take My Life and Let it Be -- Chris Tomlin)

Take my life
Take my mind
Take my soul
Take my will
Cause I am yours now
I give it all to you

(Take My Life -- Jeremy Camp)

Take my heart
And make it new
And make it true
And make it like you
Take my hands
I lift them high
They're yours not mine to do
So do what you will

(I'm Ready Now -- Desperation Band)


Take my life; the common thread.  I try to make a concious effort, everytime I sing one these songs, to be intentional about the words I'm forming with my mouth.  It's a prayer, God take my life.  It's surrender.  I give my life to you, use it however you want to.  I'm letting go, it's all you, God.  It becomes easy, though, after a while, to not realize what I'm saying. It just beomes simply words in a song, instead of continual prayer.  I pray that I will never go on autopilot while i'm singing, that every word that rolls off my tongue will be an intentional, honest cry out to God.

Take my life, and make it all you want it to be.

I never wanted to leave this face...

I met her in Mexico. I look at her and I see Jesus.  She's one of the most special girls i've ever met.



And I didnt understood a word she said.

Moment of personal privilege: Paige Scott

Paige and I are glued together by a bond that is not quickly broken.  We were cabin buddies; what's up owl cabin!! And although living in small quarters for a week with 14 girls may drive two people apart, it brought us so much closer.  We laughed, cried, made up fantastic Camp Beautiful chants together.  We are best friends.  She's an amazing girl!  And a pretty awesome dancer!  I love talking with her about life... uhh and boys. ;) She's one of the most encouraging girls that I know.  Always lifting people up, and making sure that everything feels included.  I love just being around her cause i'm hoping eventually some of her mercy and compassion will rub off on me...

I love you, Paige, you're amazing!!!

Things I learn from Middle School Journey....

It's not about me.

Don't put your parent/guardian in a head lock. (Or DC will probably fight you...)

Middle schoolers make me happy :) They're so full of energy and joy; it's AWESOME!

Conflicts aren't settled by bad communication

Do what your parents tell you to do, not only because God tells you to, but also because they might ground you from church.

Actions speak louder than words.

Middle schoolers like to smell my bible... it smells like camp :)

They're not afraid to ask questions.

Oh, and if you need a way to let out your anger..... you can either, go beat up a trash can, or paint your parents face on a balloon and pop it.

Don't you wish you would have come to journey??

:)

Moment of personal privilege: Heather Stevens

Heather Stevens; she's one of the girls in my small group, she chases after God with everything that's in her, and she's one of best friends. I am continually amazed in watching her lead at not only GSM, but at camp, and in Mexico. Heather has an amazing heart, she loves Jesus more than anything. I hold her in the highest respect.  I had the privilege of serving alongside her in Mexico last July and I have firsthand felt the impact of her service. Heather is amazing. Period. 

Middle School Journey Classes

"What are you clinging on to that you should just let go of, because God has SO much more to bless you with once you do?"
~The amazing, wonderful, super-smart... Dr. Phil (Whybrew)