Camp is Over

Hey guys,

It has been a couple of weeks since I last wrote to everyone. I pray all those who went to camp are blessed by the opportunity to be used by God. I look forward to the fruit that will come from it. I also hope all those that went are rested from all the energy and work that they gave. All those that did not go, thank you for your prayers because I know that you were praying for us, God was with us and moved mightly.

As now we are over the hurdle of summer in the ministry and school is starting it is easy to get to the point of a relaxed mindset with things. The next major trip is winter camp and that is not until March 08. It is easy to say, all the hard work is done and I can take it easy. As important taking breaks are (I know I am going to gone for some time coming in October and November- my anniversary, 2 years) but I have to tell myself that I can not let my guard down ever. Satan would love to distract me so that I could not be pushing for the development of the fruit that was from camp. As tired as I can be, I know the devil will be wanting to make any of us ineffective when there is down time.

Starting the section of the Lord's armor we see that Paul is telling the Ephesians to be on guard and to be ready. 6:10- says to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Who does your strength rely on? Where does your hope come from? I can say, Lord I pray for strength through the tough times but also when I want to be lazy. Lord I know it is through your might, that I can withstand all things. Camp was great and I look at all the hard work and say, "thank you Lord because you sustained me." Now I pray that I do not think the work is over (I have a tendency to do that). Give me strength God, I ask this for everyone in the ministry.


Love you guys,
PJ