First and foremost, I want to thank everyone who has read and contributed to the blog. I can't tell you how great it is to get feedback from our staff and find out how they are doing more than a month before camp is even scheduled to start. Katie, Tyler, Dan and I were all a little unsure as to how everyone would react to a blog. But I think it's safe to say that you guys are enjoying it. I, myself, am addicted :)
Anyways, I come to you with this weeks scripture. Well, I couldn't really decide on just one. So there are a few verses for you to take in.
Everyone has had someone in their past who has done them wrong. Whether it be a friend, an ex girlfriend/boyfriend, relative, classmate, co-worker...etc. We've all been there.
In staying with our camp theme for this year "Let Go", I dug up some verses that relate to forgiveness.
Luke 6:35
The Message (MSG)
35-36 I tell you, love your enemies. Help and give without expecting a return. You'll never—I promise—regret it. Live out this God-created identity the way our Father lives toward us, generously and graciously, even when we're at our worst. Our Father is kind; you be kind.
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Ephesians 4:32
The Message (MSG)
31-32Make a clean break with all cutting, backbiting, profane talk. Be gentle with one another, sensitive. Forgive one another as quickly and thoroughly as God in Christ forgave you.
And, for those times when you are struggling to forgive those who have done you wrong, or you want to move past those "not-so-bright" moments in your life, know that He is there to give you strength and to guide you along the way.
He doesn't get tired out, doesn't pause to catch his breath.
And he knows everything, inside and out.
He energizes those who get tired,
gives fresh strength to dropouts.
For even young people tire and drop out,
young folk in their prime stumble and fall.
But those who wait upon God get fresh strength.
They spread their wings and soar like eagles,
They run and don't get tired,
they walk and don't lag behind.
I hate to keep going back to Morgan's post earlier, but think about the many ways he could have handled his situation. Instead, he chose to go his own route, forgive those who bad mouthed him behind his back and he remained focused on the bigger picture.
So, whether it be a current struggle, a conflict from the past that you have resolved, talk about ways that you were able to forgive and forget.
Or, if you are currently dealing with a difficult situation that has held you down, feel free to discus that as well.
As always....Read. Digest. Discus. :)
Have a great week everyone!
And, for those times when you are struggling to forgive those who have done you wrong, or you want to move past those "not-so-bright" moments in your life, know that He is there to give you strength and to guide you along the way.
Isaiah 40
The Message (MSG)
29-31 He's Creator of all you can see or imagine.He doesn't get tired out, doesn't pause to catch his breath.
And he knows everything, inside and out.
He energizes those who get tired,
gives fresh strength to dropouts.
For even young people tire and drop out,
young folk in their prime stumble and fall.
But those who wait upon God get fresh strength.
They spread their wings and soar like eagles,
They run and don't get tired,
they walk and don't lag behind.
I hate to keep going back to Morgan's post earlier, but think about the many ways he could have handled his situation. Instead, he chose to go his own route, forgive those who bad mouthed him behind his back and he remained focused on the bigger picture.
So, whether it be a current struggle, a conflict from the past that you have resolved, talk about ways that you were able to forgive and forget.
Or, if you are currently dealing with a difficult situation that has held you down, feel free to discus that as well.
As always....Read. Digest. Discus. :)
Have a great week everyone!
