Honestly, I wasn't ready to lead this year. The last 2 years have been so rough on me spiritually. Josh's accident was less than a month after I got back from camp the last time and this time last year was when my sweet friend Kristi took a turn and her husband Justin had to leave camp to be with her. This would also be the first time I've left Everlee for this long! So, needless to say, my heart wasn't prepared but I could just feel God pulling me to go, and let me tell ya, He smacked me upside my head the first night and said 'FYI Jessica...this is about ME not YOU!' I fell in love with this group of girls so quickly, their love for God and each other was so impacting! Not only did these kids get to hear the amazing love story of Jesus Christ but my heart was filled to the max by Him! I came back more in love with God but also more in love with this ministry and the other leaders who make it possible!
We had a few girls make some life-changing commitments to the Lord and it just makes me so proud to know we serve an amazing God who changes lives for all eternity and heaven is having a party when these commitments are made!
I took over 500 pictures...so I won't slow your computer down with that many... here are just a few! If you think about it, keep these girls (leaders too!) in your prayers! They are truly amazing!
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| These are all our Idaho leaders! |
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| I was blessed with these 2 women who were leading with me this year. All 3 of us had Kristi as our leader in Highschool and we each have a great story of how God used Kristi to change out lives! It was so fun to hear their stories about her and I know she was smiling on us all week! |
It looks like it was a great week! I am so glad you went and got to be apart of it. I will be praying for you and the girls!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the post. We were especially blessed by the comment about our precious Kristi. She did love the ministry of Young Life since her first trip to Malibu in high school. Her desire was have others experience God 's presence as she had. God bless you all as you minister to others and prayers for all the lives changed and seeds planted for His glory! Ron and Laura Letey
ReplyDeleteFirst I have to tell you when you started posting these pictures on FB, I kept thinking you were so pretty, even more so than usual. I honestly think it's the love of God shining through you. As cliche' as that is, it's true.
ReplyDeleteSecond,I'm glad you went. I know it was a hard decision for you but I so strongly believe that God blesses obedience, especially when He's asking us to do the hard things. Your choice to be obedient in this will have eternal impact.
Last, I listened to that song right before I read this. I love it.