My Story

Community 40 or "C-40" was completely different than what I was expecting.  To be honest, I actually don't really know what I was expecting.  A weekend of sleepless nights?  A weekend of twelve teenage girls sharing a bathroom (yikes)?   Some worship and games?  I don't really know.

Turns out, this weekend was one of the greatest blessings in my life.  To see nearly 150 teens worship together, kneel before an alter in dedication to the Lord, have fun together and seek Him out was powerful.

Chet and I were beyond blessed to get to host 8 beautiful girls in our home.  They are all such precious girls that I know the Lord is molding into His vessels.  They made me search my heart and reasons why I love Him deeper.  I have never sat in front of a small group of teens who skipped all "surface level" questions and just got down to the realness of who God is.  Wow.

Our group's college leader, Courtney, blew my mind away.  I think back to my college years and know I was nowhere near the leader she is.  She cared through and through for the young ladies, and I loved to listen to Him speaking through her.  Seriously, I can't believe we were so blessed to be in the presence of the 8 young ladies and Courtney all weekend.

The weekend's theme was our "Story"; the teens were challenged to live their "Stories" to serve Him, and leave a legacy that gives Him the glory.  I was probably just as challenged as the teens.  I was that awkward "host home old lady" sitting at the front with our group.  I couldn't help but to be amazed and thankful to see the beautiful work He was doing in the lives of the teens.  Philippians 1:6 being lived out.

Seventh Day Slumber led worship over the weekend; simply powerful.  I have listened to a lot of bands in my life, and many Christian bands live, but Seventh Day Slumber just made their way to the top of my selective list.  The lead singer, Joseph Rojas, shared his gripping testimony to the captivated audience.  His Story gives his Saviour glory.

Tonight, I am moved to live my Story as a reflection of the grace, mercy and love He pours out on me.  

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.  Hebrews 12:2

From the Inside Out by Seventh Day Slumber

A thousand times I've failed

Still your mercy remains

And If I stumble again

I'm caught in our grace

Everlasting, Your light will shine

When all else fails

Neverending, your glory goes

Beyond all fame

My heart and my soul

I give You control

Consume me from the inside out Lord

Let justice and praise

Become my embrace

To love You from the inside out

Your will above all else

My purpose remains

The art of losing myself

In bringing You praise

Everlasting, Your light will shine

When all else fails

Never-ending, your glory goes

Beyond all fame

My heart and my soul

I give You control

Consume me from the inside out Lord

Let justice and praise

Become my embrace

To love You from the inside out

Everlasting, Your light will shine

When all else fails

Never-ending, Your glory goes

Beyond all fame

And the cry of my heart

Is to bring You praise

From the inside out

Lord my soul cries out