CRUCIFY ME!

Hey all, sorry this is so late! We have a Dads 'N' Lads retreat going on here at camp, and today has been a really, really long one! I spent most of the morning setting up for a basketball clinic, then had lunch, then spent 4 hours at the zip line, then finished my day off with 3 hours overseeing a paintball game (set up, referee, and clean up). It has been a long day! Sorry if you were expecting an earlier post!

Today I woke up cranky. I woke up angry because I was upset I would not be able to play paintball today at camp. I know, acting like a 4 year old right? So I woke up, threw my own silent tantrum before Becca left for work, then sat down and opened up Galatians. If you read the passage, you will understand where I am going here!

What stood out to me: Verses 19-20

Why does this stand out to me: These verses stand out to me because it reminded me that I need to die to myself. I have been crucified with Christ, all of me. There is nothing I can take off, there is nothing I can hold back; Jesus did not, and I should follow His example.

How this applies in my life: The easy application today was to get over my 4 year old tantrum and do my job! I love being at camp and helping to create the best weekend ever for a young (or old) kid. Today, I was reminded by this passage that it is not for my benefit I am at camp. I am at camp to serve others and to share with them Christ's love. Sometimes, that can be really hard. Actually, that is really hard. It is hard because many times my wants and desires get in the way. Jesus sacrificed all He had, and in response to His sacrifice, I also need to give all I can to those around me.

Jesus, I give you all of me. I put myself and my wants, and my desires, and my selfish cravings on that cross. I am yours fully.

Enjoy fellowship with the body tomorrow! We will be reading Galatians 3:1-9.

In His service,CrazyPete