This week we have been learning about relationships, just in general as well as the romantic kind. It has been a really interesting week to think about how relationships really affect every aspect of your life, even going so far as to affect the way your life turns out. People are all around us, and we can't do much in life without having to deal with people. Imagine if every one of these people we interact with was able to see and experience a different kind of relationship and see Christ through us. Every person deserves this kind of relationship, even (or especially) those who are the hardest to act nice to. Seeing them as Christ sees them is such a major turning point in loving people. People should be honoured, always.
Tomorrow we are leaving to camping for 2 weeks. No power, no showers and our food needs to be hung from trees to avoid dingos and goannas getting into it. Its gonna be sooo good. Whilst away we will be learning about the Character of God and the Father Heart of God. Two subjects that will be really good to learn while amongst nature.
Thats all for now, deal with it.
Love you all no matter what.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Canberra
This past week we were in Canberra, our great nations capital for a 50th year celebration of YWAM called Jubilee. The founders were there and they spoke about YWAM's history and their vision for its future. It was really cool to hear the stories of how God provided for them and for others in the organisation, and to begin to realise that I am a part of this, and these stories now belong to me and my past.
We also had lectures on the Fear of the Lord, which was interesting to say the least. It was such a good topic to learn on whilst also hearing the founders speak on how they followed God wholeheartedly. Being faithful in the small things is the main thing I got out of it. If you are trustworthy and honest in the small details of your life, for one it makes it much easier for God to give you greater things and for you to succeed in those things, and secondly that your conscience is kept cleaner and you are able to avoid the slippery slope, where the line of what is okay slowly slips further and further away from what is right.
All in all it was an interesting week, and apart from sleeping in tents on bumpy ground that ruined my back it was a good week.
We headed back home to Newcastle last Friday afternoon, but unfortunately had some troubles with our van. Luckily for us though, we have the power of prayer and got the van running again. It was a really good exercise in faith and perseverance for us all, and I think a good cherry on the top of the weeks tasty dessert.
On the Saturday we had youth street, which is a really cool program run by YWAM here aimed at high school kids. It runs for most of the day Saturday, and starts with us splitting into teams such as a music team, skate team or surf team, and we just hang out with the kids for a few hours. Then we all come together again and have Youth Street Live, which is some loud music and a speaker. It then finishes with a big hang out with Ping-pong, Xbox and dance parties. Yeah, that's right, dance parties. Its a really cool opportunity to bond with the kids and be a good Christian influence on them in a non-threatening environment.
And for the past two days we had our weekend which involves sleeping in and trying to find things to entertain ourselves, which can be hard when you have little money and there's nothing nearby.
And I think that's all for now folks. If I find time this week I'll update again, or else Ill try and update this thing next week.
Love you all.
We also had lectures on the Fear of the Lord, which was interesting to say the least. It was such a good topic to learn on whilst also hearing the founders speak on how they followed God wholeheartedly. Being faithful in the small things is the main thing I got out of it. If you are trustworthy and honest in the small details of your life, for one it makes it much easier for God to give you greater things and for you to succeed in those things, and secondly that your conscience is kept cleaner and you are able to avoid the slippery slope, where the line of what is okay slowly slips further and further away from what is right.
All in all it was an interesting week, and apart from sleeping in tents on bumpy ground that ruined my back it was a good week.
We headed back home to Newcastle last Friday afternoon, but unfortunately had some troubles with our van. Luckily for us though, we have the power of prayer and got the van running again. It was a really good exercise in faith and perseverance for us all, and I think a good cherry on the top of the weeks tasty dessert.
On the Saturday we had youth street, which is a really cool program run by YWAM here aimed at high school kids. It runs for most of the day Saturday, and starts with us splitting into teams such as a music team, skate team or surf team, and we just hang out with the kids for a few hours. Then we all come together again and have Youth Street Live, which is some loud music and a speaker. It then finishes with a big hang out with Ping-pong, Xbox and dance parties. Yeah, that's right, dance parties. Its a really cool opportunity to bond with the kids and be a good Christian influence on them in a non-threatening environment.
And for the past two days we had our weekend which involves sleeping in and trying to find things to entertain ourselves, which can be hard when you have little money and there's nothing nearby.
And I think that's all for now folks. If I find time this week I'll update again, or else Ill try and update this thing next week.
Love you all.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Authority
What a word. Grasping the definition of that in your life is pretty crazy. After only a day and a half, theres been so much to learn, and its that word that sticks. Yesterday we had orientation, which was just like a major overload of information. And then today we had base day, which was pretty much worship and a message, and then some praying and intercession. The house here is crazy. Imagine a house filled with like 100 young people, who are all slightly eccentric but awesome. Its been ridiculous trying to learn names, but I'll get there. (eventually)
We have the week of classes here, and then on sunday we leave for Canberra, where we have a massive 50th birthday celebration of YWAM (Jubilee), and like 600 people from all over the East coast YWAM bases will be attending. The founders of the whole organisation are also coming and are going to speak, which is a massive privilege.
So back to that word. Authority. It's I think something I struggle with in my walk, and certainly something I will be working on throughout my time here. But its something I pray over myself, as well as any of you reading this. I also pray that our time at Jubilee will be a time of growth and of accepting authority over our lives.
Peace out.
We have the week of classes here, and then on sunday we leave for Canberra, where we have a massive 50th birthday celebration of YWAM (Jubilee), and like 600 people from all over the East coast YWAM bases will be attending. The founders of the whole organisation are also coming and are going to speak, which is a massive privilege.
So back to that word. Authority. It's I think something I struggle with in my walk, and certainly something I will be working on throughout my time here. But its something I pray over myself, as well as any of you reading this. I also pray that our time at Jubilee will be a time of growth and of accepting authority over our lives.
Peace out.
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