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 In the last three days of ministry I could have checked out. I was literally inches away from the finishing line. Time was not standing still so the end would arrive no matter my choice. Did three days really count for anything?
 
We were asked to lead a youth camp. To plan all act ivies and lead 100 youth on a retreat that was about 4 hours from their homes. The cost of the retreat was $5 for each student. For a three day retreat in the states that would be unheard of. If you were to add a zero to that number then maybe that would be more like it but this was not the states. One by one students started to take their name off the sign up sheet has they stated their family was not able to come up with the five dollars. The leader of this ministry, who does not get paid a cent, told the students to just bring .25 cents and then they could call it even. In confidence he shared with each student that this trip would be fully funded by the Lord. He is the God who provides, he declared boldly.

We planned for and covered this youth retreat in prayer. We even went door to door in the village to talk with the parents and ask their permission to have their kids join us. Sure enough as the Lord brought more people to sign up, He brought more money in. I was excited. I was committed to finishing this race strong. As a team, as one unit we were all in.

At the retreat, I heard students say they came because this retreat would be the first time in their life where they would get three meals a day. Others came for their friends and just to have fun. No matter their reasons we were excited because we knew Gods idea in bringing them was for a greater purpose then their own. The youth retreat was like a mini passion conference. It was filled with worship, dancing, small groups, a drama, teaching, testimonies shared, break out groups, and a lot of games. I truly felt honored to be a part of this retreat. I felt honored to be a part of these children’s life as I watched 20 of them surrender their life to Christ. To be a part of that celebration was incredible! It was then when I relaizxed every second of our lives count. Nothing is wasted. Yes, those three days counted and I am so glad I did just throw in the towl. All of our lives matter because it is all for His kingdoms cause.

 
Kids recieving Christ and bibles
 
 
WORSHIP
 
 
 
 
 
 
Break Out Groups
 
 
Games
 
 
 
Thank you Lord for allowing me to be a part of thise youth retreat. What an honor!!! I couldnt imagine the race ending any better
 
 
I don’t know how many of you have volunteered at a youth camp but their are only two requirements: love Jesus, and be full of energy, ALL the time. Kids love it when adults are crazy and loud. So we gave these kids crazy and loud all the time. As my voice was fading fast within the first day I knew the next couple days would be tiring. But as I thought about how tired I would soon become the Lords voice spoke the opposite. He said,” Enter my rest”. I quickly told the Lord I would enter his rest in three days, after the youth retreat. His relentless voice continued to speak, “No enter my rest now”. In the next couple days the Lord taught me an incredible lesson. To enter his rest is a choice. His rest is not circumstanstaial. Is is ours to enter no matter what we are walking through. Enter His rest today!!!!!!!