Best. Week. Ever. Madison, Alabama. Week 6. I know God has been working like crazy through Winshape this summer... And every church has been a blessing to my life in various and specific ways. BUT, the community we spent this past week among truly spoke my love language. Love was alive at that church. Joy was intoxicating. Truth was celebrated. I saw genuine examples of beautiful, Christ-centered families and real excitement for Jesus and salvation of friends. I had the privilege of praying with Laura-- who understands the gospel but wasn't sure how she was supposed to practically live it. She admitted she struggled with caring more about the way she looks, the guys she wants to impress, and winning arguments with her sisters than pursuing God first. 10 or 11 year old girl. Her honest blew me away. And Jaede-- a quiet, beautiful, little red head who ate up everything we talked about in team time and wanted to know how she could be part of God's family. Ant then precious Megan. This girl was bursting at the seams during team time one afternoon and begged to meet with me one-on-one as soon as possible. I pulled her aside and, after warning me she wasn't good at praying, she began the most beautiful, pure conversation with Jesus. Afterwards, she told everyone about her decision and ran to her pastor to asked when she could be baptized.
These campers, these children, were such a needed reminder of the joy and excitement of the Lord, and just how good the "good news" is. Even during my skill time I had Leighann and Carly who were such examples of Biblical love and friendship. One of the most beautiful moments was Friday afternoon before everyone left. While we were in line to get lunch, a girl from my dance class, Reagan, ran up to me, HUGE smile on her face, jumped into my arms and squealed, "Ms. Sarah, I was accepted just now!" She ran off to spread the news and meanwhile, Brooke, a girl from my team time asked what we had been talking about. I whispered that her friends Reagan and Megan had made the decision to accept Jesus during the week, and this huge smile exploded on her face. The next thing I know, she RUNS across the room and engulfs the two girls in a huge bear hug. The three share the most beautiful moment with their arms around each other, laughing and celebrating the news.
Mark 10:15
"...Anyone who will not recieve the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
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