Blizzard this year was... like last year... amazing! It never ceases to amaze me how strong God's spirit is present throughout the weekend. Life Support from Atlantic Canada lead worship and Dennis Pethers along with Richard Powney came from the UK with Viz-A-Viz Ministries and they blessed us with their words of truth. They came along side the CBOQ team to lead us in an amazing weekend of worship and praise.
On top of everything else, this was the biggest Blizzard the BCOQ has ever had. About 50 staff members came together and prepared for a weekend of 670 youth and leaders who travelled from all over Ontario to simply celebrate and praise our generous God. The energy was overwhelming and God had big plans for the weekend!
God out imagines me so often. So many youth who had never seen God or church in any capacity got to experience Him in a truly powerful way. I had the opportunity to connect with a lot of amazing youth leaders who work in these kid's lives everyday. My hat goes off to them. Their dedication and love for the Lord overflows into their kids and Blizzard gives them an opportunity to share this weekend with their youth in a tangible way to strengthen their connections and build relationships. Seeing Him work in those relationships is truly encouraging.
There are always forces that make a brilliant attempt to rattle me before big weekends like this. This year these forces had been working long and hard but during the weeks leading to Blizzard, God had really worked in my heart to remind me that He'd take care of it and I had no need to worry. I stopped my silly fretting and of course He came through.
God reminded me of a lot this year at Blizzard. Mainly that we all make mistakes.
God blesses us to bless others.
He is generous enough to forgive us of all sins so we must forgive.
He is stronger.
Strong enough to cover us all with His love, and strong enough to defeat sin in our lives in very real ways.
He pursues us.
We were made for Him.
We all have a purpose.
"All the broken and the dislocated pieces
are fixed and fit together in this love that saves us." - New Again
"Holy holy holy is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come,
With all creation I sing: Praise to the King of Kings!
You are my everything, And I will adore You!" - Revelation Song
Thursday, February 18, 2010
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Mmm, I love the songs and lyrics you picked. I had a few songs that really hit me as well :) Oh Life Support how we love you!
ReplyDeleteI like when you said "God out imagines me so often" - it's sooooo true - and I'm glad he did here again for you, and I would like to say for me as well :).
Love you tons and sooooo glad I got to see you :) xoxoxo