Life Action... The Great Commisson

While I was at Life Action Camp, I worked in the kitchen... I prepared the meals that were fed to the many campers that came. Now... before I ever got to the camp I told my family..." I do not want to be in the kitchen..." And there I was.  I think God was teaching me that I can (and will) serve Him wherever He wants me too.  Surprisingly,  I had a great time in the kitchen! I met a ton of new people from so many places. We laughed and really just had a blast! I wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else.  David Livingston once said,  "If a commission by an earthly king is considered and HONOR, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a SACRIFICE?"  Now I know that what I did in the kitchen may have not been a "big deal"... I just cut up stuff,  served it,  and cleaned a lot!  To some it might seem a pretty silly job, but I was doing for my Heavenly King so it was an honor.  I have to admit... if the President of the United States had asked me to work in his kitchen I may have been more excited in the beginning, but Our God is so much more amazing than any president.  He is holy, mighty, all powerful, Redeemer, and so much more than we can even imagine!

 Colossians 3:23-24: Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.


So... next time I get kitchen duty, or any other job that might not be very appealing, I just have to remember that its a honor to serve my King.

Walking In Grace,
Abby

Life Action...What I Learned

I recently got back from Life Action Camp in Buchanan Michigan, and it was an experience that I will never forget! We got there July 12th, and left July 26th.  I'm so glad God allowed me the opportunity to go.    

One of the things I learned about was the power of prayer.   I had been praying day after day for a friend that I knew needed to know the Lord.  Turns out, the whole camp had been praying for this person!  Our prayer was answered and our friend came to know his Creator and Savior!

The Great Commission was the subject for this summer at Life Action, and I also got a really deep conviction about living out Jesus' great commission! Matthew 28:19-20- Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

I learned so much from Life Action, and I will have more stories to come these next couple of weeks!

Walking In Grace,
Abby