Patience

Campers are gone! It really helped me get excited for camp to shadow teams and see campers again. Like I said earlier, I get so wrapped up in my comfort that I forget why I am here. That girl who came up to me seemed in good spirits yesterday as she left. Thank you for praying for her.

The leaders of team 3 had been praying all week for one camper's salvation. Discouragement began to grow in them as they saw no fruits. Then on Thursday night's service, in the middle of Rodger's sermon, the camper stood up to be saved. The prayers from his leaders and you all are doing great things in the lives of teenagers!

Today, however, has been a growing day as we clean and prepare to start our camp. Having 40 people working all together is very effective, but, as always, each person has a certain way to do things. So my big lesson today is patience.

1 Corinthians 13: 1 says "Love is patient. Love is kind. It is not proud or boastful."

It is easy to tell people we love them, but do we show them kindness? Do we stop what we want to do and work with them on doing it their way? Do we carry our achievements with pride or humility? Thinking about this verse today continues to humble me because I do not demonstrate a full definition of love.

Pray: 1. For Staff 1 as they travel to Laguna Beach, FL tomorrow. They need health!

2. Patience for both staffs as we pack and learn to work together. Our pride does not need to get in the way of campers.

3. CAMPERS COME ON MONDAY!!

Challenge: Memorize 1 Corinthians 13:1 and begin to apply it!

Learning to love and sending blessings to you all!

Danielle