AWAKEN SYATP RALLY 2012

When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father... 

See You At The Pole was another great event. The students started off early that morning lifting up their prayer request to the Lord around the flagpole.

That evening students met in the gym for a SYATP Rally. They started off playing some games, then we had the band lead us in worship. 

I brought a message from Joshua 1:1-9 where God tells Joshua that he will lead..."Therefore, the the time has come for you to lead these people,..." and then God gave Joshua the command..."Be strong and courageous."  

We talked about the bravest things we've ever done? The students expressed their bravery from standing up for what they believe in, to risking their lives and even some thoughtless acts. But where does that courage come from?....God, Yes God. No not the courage to do some thoughtless act that we consider brave, but to stand up and live for God in a world that is falling away from bringing Him glory. To stand up even when we can't see the results. To trust in the Lord. 

I challenged the students to search for that strength and courage. This story of Joshua shows that he found the strength and courage from the Lord and so can we. So we also need to pray for the Lord to strengthen us and to give us courage to share Christ with this world in every way possible.

When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. --Ephesians 3:14-21