Halfway done. It's hard to believe we only have two days left of camp. Today has been the best day yet. The teens seem to be opening up more, and are more willing to discuss the lesson and topic. Today we discussed healing. I think all the teen camp leaders felt a little intimidated by the prospect of teaching and facilitating discussion on healing today. What has become a normal part of our experience with The Lord and the church felt difficult to describe today (at least for me). But, as usual, The Lord was faithful to give us strategies and words to help the teens understand His heart for them to be whole and healed, physically and emotionally.
During the afternoon session, Josh (our fearless and crazy leader) felt lead to open up some prayer time for anyone needing healing in any part of their life. None of us knew what would happen, and we were all pleasantly surprised that some of the teens were courageous enough to stand up in front of their peers and come forward for prayer. For almost all of them, this was the first time they had been invited to receive healing prayer, and coming forward was a big step. I got the opportunity to pray with a girl expressing concern for a younger cousin with a brain tumor and a grandmother with a severe drinking problem. It was such a pleasure to watch the peace of Jesus wash over her as she willingly gave Him her pain and worry. Her countenance improved as she connected with Him, and she said she felt a great deal of peace and joy after we finished praying. Several other students came forward for prayer as well. Additionally, every single one of the teens came forward to help pray over Josh's ankle (he twisted it badly on Monday). A few of them stepped up and prayed out loud for him to be healed. Guys. This is a BIG DEAL. Praying out loud in front of 46 of your peers is intimidating. What a blessing to be able to witness and participate in some breakthrough in the hearts of these students.
We have two more days to love on these kiddos. I want the truths we've discussed this week to sink deep so keep those prayers coming!
Kaci
P.S. The picture is the teens praying for Josh.
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