I haven't felt well today so I have been in bed most of the day trying to recuperate. But as I have been confined to being still today I am thinking about the trip and what makes a good leader. I am reminded that a good leader doesn't just let things happen, but they lead (hence the name). Yes, they direct, plan and execute their plan to accomplish a goal. So, I have been thinking about our goal. The phrase/words that keep coming to mind are , "nothing is impossible". I am SO excited that I have the opportunity to lead 6th and 7th graders, because I think they are simply incredible and I want them to know that with God, truly "all things are possible." Because that is who we serve. The verse that stood out to me for our trip was Ephesians 3:20-21.
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever. Amen."
God, I want so badly that these students catch the vision that you are who you say you are and that you can do what you say you can do. I want the students to dream big. I want to challenge them to pray for something and truly believe for it. Lord, I have seen you do incredible miracles in my life and I have seen it in others. And as these students are in what I like to think as an incubator, I want them to stretch their faith so that they will always have this as a milestone to look back on and be amazed at who you are and what you can truly do in their lives.
Thank you God. I am expecting this and I am so excited! I personally am expecting to see unity on our team that I never dreamt possible. Lord, take us through challenging circumstances that will bring us together, and I pray that we would not fail, but instead thrive!
I am expecting to see these teenagers lives completely turned around. That they will not return the same next Monday.
I am expecting to see atmospheres totally change in Myrtle Beach because we have been there with a clear mission to pray, intercede and let your light shine through our lives. I thank you that we have the opportunity to fulfill the great commission by being a light, a city on a hill and to bring the word to other cities.
I am expecting these students to build relationships with one another that go far beyond school work and class time. But these students are forever brothers and sisters in Christ and we choose to honor and love our brothers and sisters in the Lord. We will put one another first, and not ourselves.
Lord, I expect you to do great things through us, because we are available and we say, Lord, have your way! Your Kingdom come, and your will be done in Jesus name!!!
