March 19, 2011

So I just spent 3 days with a group of Jr. High through High School students at a retreat where I got the privilege of being the guest speaker. We had a "Fear Factor" each session in which 2 kids had to eat something that was pretty much disgusting. Most of the items were fine by themselves, but if you blend them in a blender... you get "disgusting".

I couldn't help but think of this month's challenge that you all are participating in. It's not easy... in fact, some people think they can't do what you are doing. It's as if they have a fear of trying. I challenged these kids to step up and join you guys for the month... and many of them have... so you may see some new names on the blog. At any rate, know that your commitment is having an impact nearly 1000 miles away!

One of the students talked to me about a car accident she was in. It was pretty gnarly. She said they had to bring her back to life. She's got quite a story but she is really trying to live for God now. Pretty inspiring. Another young guy decided to try to do the fast, but let me know it was pretty tough and made it only through a few hours or so... and that's OK. He's a great kid with a lot of potential. I can't wait to see how God uses him. But each of the students I interacted with, seemed drawn to want to grow in their relationship with God, and each of them could probably attest that there are things they watch or listen to that, in God's eyes, are pretty disgusting.

On the last day, I challenged them to read Galatians 5:16-24... in that passage, Paul talks about what our lives would look like if we lived for ourselves. And then He contrasts what that would look like if we allowed the Holy Spirit to lead our lives instead.

Take a look at that passage... Galatians 5:16-24... if you need to, read it in a version called "The Message"... and then take some time to listen to God's voice. How much of the media in your life, falls under "selfish"... and how much of it falls under "Spirit-filled"?

See you all soon! Can't wait to be home... and not sick anymore!


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