I just concluded a youth camp at St. Theresa's Convent.
with a restless spirit, I dragged my feet unto the camp, belittling its outcome. But I guess the Spirit has his strange ways of working, not only did I provide input to others but also got rejuvinated and healed myself.
Refering to my previous posts, it is evident that I am facing some trouble in relationships, but it was gradually being healed. First by recon, then being ministered and then more signs during quiet time. Often when signs come, it directs you to a path that you are very comfortable with, at least for me. But this time, the sign was to be JOSEPH, forget about status, pride and ego and stand by Mary all the way. This means that all these must be dissolved if I want the hurts to break away. Concretely, its best to share it with the person herself and work things out from there. It takes abit to do it cuz its really stripping yourself and showing the other person your truest feelings when you are angry with her, requires much humility.
Much have been heard about life changing experiences, how someone rose from the dead and the coversion story of an ex-convict. I guess these stories are goof food for thoughts for us. Somehow puts forth a benchmark for us. I am so ashamed myself, having been involved in so many activities, I cant compare myself to an exconvict that finished the entire bible and has such a story to tell. Clement, I salute you man! This is a testimony of God'stransforming grace.
Two take home points.
1. We are like lazaras, to what degree are we going to unbind ourselves.
2. If two people are in a room, and one person dies to self, politics cannot exist.
During healing, it was really a test of faith. As I was ministering, I saw visions and was skeptical about it, thought of not sharing it but it was just unfair to the person. Well, so I asked for a sign, that this vision sustained for a while or would be repeately shown. I got it, so I shared it with them, well, hope it would be a nourishment to their spiritual growth. What touched me during healing was also the humility of a priest, being a pastor chosen by Godm he did not think that he was more powerful than us but came to ask for ministering as well. Shocked that I was, I am filled with respect for his humility.
The other thing that made me feel good was meeting new people and knowing people to a greater level. My SP...haha..blur blur blur!!! but well, glad to know tt it was you, I think we were the best pair la! hee...keep in touch k...and to that group of funky games ppl hu entertained me with a nite of cold jokes, I think tt contributed very much to this pleasant experience. Thanks guys!
I see the passion in the youth leaders of this parish and I think this would bring us far, I see how talented all of us are and how we contributed to the success of stuff, tho things were hastiliy done and loose ends were tied at the very last minute, people stayed up late to settle stuf. But I guess what drove all of us was this inner strength, which I believe was the anionting of the holy spirit.
In a nutshell, I think it was a wake up call to draw our something concrete for my faith journey and not to be stagnant for too long a time. It was indeed a time of healing, friendship, anionting, empowering and joy.
I thank God for this experience and hope for many more to come.
ARISE CAMP 3!
Lord, I know not how to express my love for you.
It's just this strong experience
that is life-changing once I experience it.
I thank you for this love you have shown me
Now, teach me how to love you, teach me how to serve you
Unworthy am I, I am made worthy by your blood.
Jesus, the provider and the prince of peace.
Help me in my journey, be my stronghold and my guide
Walk with me, stay with me, help me always be rooted in your love.
Take me deeper, deeper in love with you
Always hold me close to your embrace.
AMEN!
