Camps!
Hmm..welll,its been an amazing past 2 weeks, quite madness as well, packed with camps but i thank God for all of them, every moment..
Firstly, Koinonia camp..only managed to go during the day from wednesday onwards.. but it was great! Was really excited, anticipating wednesday to come n finally it came..cheryl n i made our way down, it was rather amazing that we didnt get lost despite walking a rather long dist but anw, back to the camp..the atmosphere at the camp was jus overwhelming..immediately i cld sense the bond between the younger ones that have been build..it was truly amazing!
There's quite alot of things which happened during those few days (wednesday plus tribal camp) learnt many many things and was really rebuked as well but i'll jus narrow down..
In the afternoon on wednesday, we played the Game of Life, a game i'll never forget. (shall jump to my thoughts on the game) kinda shared with the pple at tribal camp again but well, shall add more.. Initially, after the game when I found out abt the church n stuff, sadly but undeniably, within me I started complaining how it was unfair n stuff but after much thought..i saw the true meaning and the reality of the game. The name "Game of Life" was the most suitable title for it..it really depicted the world and its sinfulness. The stock market, gambling,cheats and many others..thats exactly what the world is offering us..though it may not seem so obvious or real to us..this is what we'll face in the near future or maybe even now and the way we played the game is probably goin to be the way we'll 'play' our life as well..as least for me, i saw that the way i played the game was a reflection of how i wld live my life on this earth.
God spoke to many people through many things.. I tried to look at the different angles of the game.. For those that made it to the church, from what I heard, they were asked if they were willing to give up all their money for the cross and to spread the good news to those ard n this 'failed' in a way and it showed me how Christians are now, it was a reflection of my life as well, giving up all for God? was told that for those who had little 'money', it was easy to give up but for those that had more..it was harder..
"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God" Matt 19:24
The number of pple who heard abt the church were also limited. It was supposed to be spread through seto(the old man) or those who had already gone to the church, but this spreading of the word was limited. Some might find it unfair that they didnt get to talk to seto or smth, i was like that too, but thinking abt it..thats how it is with life isn't it? Chances are rare, they dun always come by, we have to grab them at once and many a times we dunnoe whats in for all these chances, we may blame that we didnt noe seto was the 'key' to goin to church but how often in life do we know that that was THE chance? The other way- through those who had gone to church, they did mention to spread the word ard but it was limited..that reflected my life..many times i spend time with my friends, walk past many on the streets, but never took the effort to seek for every opportunity to share the gospel and grab every opportunity for witnessing to witness..
Through out the game, jus wanted to have fun, esp with denise and amanda j, following whatever they wanted to do so that they cld enjoy themselves n i learnt a lesson from this.. friends do influence us, our choices, our actions.. esp friends of the world, they tempt us with worldly things n often it is hard to say no..we ought to be an influence to others not to be lured into the world by them.
The thing that struck me most was the way i played the game cos it was a true reflection of how i am and prob will lead this life. Working alittle, earn abit of money, try the education route, hoping to lead a 'better' life with more benefits, trying the stock market to earn more etc..it was a true reflection..esp the education route,perhaps maybe the world has paved the way, study hard, get a good job, earn more money and u'll lead a good life..but
" For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" Matt 16:26
At the end of the game,I was really rebuked by this, so what if we gain the whole world, this life on earth will come to an end and what will be my answer to God?I was really disaappointed with myself, i've made many decisions, desiring God to be my all in all..but after seeing the way i played the game..truly is God my all in all?
"For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it" Matt 16:25
That were the main pts of Koinonia camp.
Now, on to leadership camp.. Firstly, it was truly God's working that allowed me to go for camp and I was jus simply thankful to be there.
I learnt many lessons from there too..one of the few will be teamwork, it was clearly shown to me during all the games, that nothing beats teamwork.
The messages preached by Chee Keen were the highlight of the camp, they were really powerful n it wldnt hv been possible without God.. It really amazed me at how God moved and impacted many or everyone in the camp.. same message, different way God spoke to each individual. For me, i felt like the messages were tailored-made for me or smth, it was really amazing..went in to camp with a few 'expectations' and God met n answered them through the messages.. the questions Chee Keen asked at the end of the messages were simply the ones i had in mind..esp the 2nd night..i was exactly at that position he described..
Overall, the camp was great! the fellowship, the messages, the sweet spirit n not forgetting the crazy times we had in the gals room..wahh..it was madness but great fun! was really glad to be part of it :)
Reading someone's post reminded me of where I really am and feeling right now n all I can do is utter a prayer to my dearest Lord..
Dearest Lord, You've spoken to me through many things, You've let me through many things as well and I see Your purpose in everything..to bring me to the end of my ways and turn my eyes upon You. I know there's nothing else I can do in my own strength..I am so weak but thou art mighty..I am tired of trying to solve problems in my own strength, im nothing without You, O Lord. I pray for a revival in my heart, that wld change my life forever, that nothing done in my life will glorify myself but You alone. Lord, i pray You break me and take everything that will hinder me from doing Your will away.. I want to serve you, i want to be the lady of influence You've planned for me to be, I want to be sold-out for You..I only desire that You be my All in all. Lord, i need You more than anything, Lord, I pray You show me the way and give me the grace to obey You every step of the way. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Firstly, Koinonia camp..only managed to go during the day from wednesday onwards.. but it was great! Was really excited, anticipating wednesday to come n finally it came..cheryl n i made our way down, it was rather amazing that we didnt get lost despite walking a rather long dist but anw, back to the camp..the atmosphere at the camp was jus overwhelming..immediately i cld sense the bond between the younger ones that have been build..it was truly amazing!
There's quite alot of things which happened during those few days (wednesday plus tribal camp) learnt many many things and was really rebuked as well but i'll jus narrow down..
In the afternoon on wednesday, we played the Game of Life, a game i'll never forget. (shall jump to my thoughts on the game) kinda shared with the pple at tribal camp again but well, shall add more.. Initially, after the game when I found out abt the church n stuff, sadly but undeniably, within me I started complaining how it was unfair n stuff but after much thought..i saw the true meaning and the reality of the game. The name "Game of Life" was the most suitable title for it..it really depicted the world and its sinfulness. The stock market, gambling,cheats and many others..thats exactly what the world is offering us..though it may not seem so obvious or real to us..this is what we'll face in the near future or maybe even now and the way we played the game is probably goin to be the way we'll 'play' our life as well..as least for me, i saw that the way i played the game was a reflection of how i wld live my life on this earth.
God spoke to many people through many things.. I tried to look at the different angles of the game.. For those that made it to the church, from what I heard, they were asked if they were willing to give up all their money for the cross and to spread the good news to those ard n this 'failed' in a way and it showed me how Christians are now, it was a reflection of my life as well, giving up all for God? was told that for those who had little 'money', it was easy to give up but for those that had more..it was harder..
"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God" Matt 19:24
The number of pple who heard abt the church were also limited. It was supposed to be spread through seto(the old man) or those who had already gone to the church, but this spreading of the word was limited. Some might find it unfair that they didnt get to talk to seto or smth, i was like that too, but thinking abt it..thats how it is with life isn't it? Chances are rare, they dun always come by, we have to grab them at once and many a times we dunnoe whats in for all these chances, we may blame that we didnt noe seto was the 'key' to goin to church but how often in life do we know that that was THE chance? The other way- through those who had gone to church, they did mention to spread the word ard but it was limited..that reflected my life..many times i spend time with my friends, walk past many on the streets, but never took the effort to seek for every opportunity to share the gospel and grab every opportunity for witnessing to witness..
Through out the game, jus wanted to have fun, esp with denise and amanda j, following whatever they wanted to do so that they cld enjoy themselves n i learnt a lesson from this.. friends do influence us, our choices, our actions.. esp friends of the world, they tempt us with worldly things n often it is hard to say no..we ought to be an influence to others not to be lured into the world by them.
The thing that struck me most was the way i played the game cos it was a true reflection of how i am and prob will lead this life. Working alittle, earn abit of money, try the education route, hoping to lead a 'better' life with more benefits, trying the stock market to earn more etc..it was a true reflection..esp the education route,perhaps maybe the world has paved the way, study hard, get a good job, earn more money and u'll lead a good life..but
" For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" Matt 16:26
At the end of the game,I was really rebuked by this, so what if we gain the whole world, this life on earth will come to an end and what will be my answer to God?I was really disaappointed with myself, i've made many decisions, desiring God to be my all in all..but after seeing the way i played the game..truly is God my all in all?
"For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it" Matt 16:25
That were the main pts of Koinonia camp.
Now, on to leadership camp.. Firstly, it was truly God's working that allowed me to go for camp and I was jus simply thankful to be there.
I learnt many lessons from there too..one of the few will be teamwork, it was clearly shown to me during all the games, that nothing beats teamwork.
The messages preached by Chee Keen were the highlight of the camp, they were really powerful n it wldnt hv been possible without God.. It really amazed me at how God moved and impacted many or everyone in the camp.. same message, different way God spoke to each individual. For me, i felt like the messages were tailored-made for me or smth, it was really amazing..went in to camp with a few 'expectations' and God met n answered them through the messages.. the questions Chee Keen asked at the end of the messages were simply the ones i had in mind..esp the 2nd night..i was exactly at that position he described..
Overall, the camp was great! the fellowship, the messages, the sweet spirit n not forgetting the crazy times we had in the gals room..wahh..it was madness but great fun! was really glad to be part of it :)
Reading someone's post reminded me of where I really am and feeling right now n all I can do is utter a prayer to my dearest Lord..
Dearest Lord, You've spoken to me through many things, You've let me through many things as well and I see Your purpose in everything..to bring me to the end of my ways and turn my eyes upon You. I know there's nothing else I can do in my own strength..I am so weak but thou art mighty..I am tired of trying to solve problems in my own strength, im nothing without You, O Lord. I pray for a revival in my heart, that wld change my life forever, that nothing done in my life will glorify myself but You alone. Lord, i pray You break me and take everything that will hinder me from doing Your will away.. I want to serve you, i want to be the lady of influence You've planned for me to be, I want to be sold-out for You..I only desire that You be my All in all. Lord, i need You more than anything, Lord, I pray You show me the way and give me the grace to obey You every step of the way. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
