2 Wonderful post and I enjoyed reading it.

To Kenneth:
I know it's a weird emotion, it's a weird feeling. But you know, nobody in the world will understand what you're feeling except yourself, and i guess this thing is solely between you and God. But it is always good to share with the group, so that we are always kept update on each others' personal life and we are able to pray for each other. But, no worries about how you're feeling, don't get too caught up by it, don't think about it too much. Sure, it's good to meditate and try to figure out the problem, and it's good to be sensitive to God and try to hear from him what he is trying to say, or would like you to change, but, you should always be mindful not to allow this "things" to dictate how your day will be, more importantly, don't let it stick t0 you.

Regarding the subject of being "Dao". Well, i know sometimes it happens, even in JYM. So, you know, don't be surprised like even in JYM you'll get dao, or perhaps sometimes church mates do it too. Because, well we're all human and we have our flaws, we ain't perfect and never will be. There will be days where we are uncomfortable, days where we are feeling frustrated, days where everything goes wrong, so you know, don't get too worried like whether someone daos you or not.

Personally, I struggle with this subject also. But, more importantly, i've learn to have a big heart and try to look at another perspective, see it that the person had had a bad day. And perhaps, you can even try praying for him/her. That'd be great! So, don't let it bother you. You never know what another person is experiencing:D

To Elza:
I Envy you so much! Haha, you know i wish i had the freedom, the time to just go on a niec slow walk and think about my day, and my walk with God. How nice it is to be able to dwell in God's presence!

Regarding the news about you being unable to go to camp. Well, i'll pray for you! But, don't be disheartened if you can't go, i mean, you'll be missing out a lot, but, there will be another camp again! But, don't give up praying, because, you never know what God might do!

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Today i went for this prayer meeting for the camp. Well, throughout the prayer meeting i didn't pray at all la, i just sat down and hear what the camp comm was praying about, so i know what's the main focus on this camp so that when i go home, i can take note of the points and pray. Surprisingly i don't know why, i really feel this camp will be something special, something that i will be able to take away from. And, sitting in that room hearing the prayers of other campers, i just feel so encouraged by their prayers. While i was sitting in that room, 1 thought came to me.

You know how so often a few months before the camp, people are really reluctant to go for camps because they feel that this will be another end of year camp, this will be mundane, boring or to such a extent, they believe they won't meet God there. And so often, we have this misconception of a camp and sometimes unconsciously judge a camp success base on the attendance. For example, If you reach like a certain about of people going, then it becomes successful.

But you know, sitting down there in the room, God just spoke so clearly.

Who are we to judge whether a camp is successful? Who are we to say whether the camp will increase the faith of young Christians? Yet, who are we to understand God's plans for the future?
You know, so often it is so much about us. About what we want, about the attendance, the games, whether it'll be fun, or whether we have the TIME. But when we just sit down and ask ourselves what is the camp's purpose. Then will we realise, it is for God to meet us there. It is not about the games, it is not about who is going, who the speaker is, who makes up the band, even if it's hillsongs, it isn't going to make a difference because what will matter is whether God will speak to us.

You know, If the camp only manages to touch a single soul, if the camp only manages to save 1 soul and turn that soul to God. Then the camp is a success, the camp will be fun, the camp will be talked about even until next year. If that 1 soul can change JYM, if that 1 soul can change other churches, then why is the camp not a success? If God uses this large scale camp to meet just 1 person, then who are we to deny God's work? Who are we to deny God's plans? We have to understand the importance of God's plans in our lives. You might not want to accept the fact that this camp will do anything, because it'll change your life!

Sitting down there in that room, i also thought about why do we have to have a combine church camp? Truthfully, i'm no fan of combine church camps.

But you know, the more I thought about it, the more i understood why. You see, St James church does not summarize the body of Christ. Our church is only a piece of puzzle which is part of God's plans which will complete the perfect picture in the end. We have to step beyond the 4 walls of our church, reach out to the other churches, form a bond between us and them so that we'll be strong. The church of God cannot fall, the Church of God have to remain tightly bonded as 1, so that we'll stand firm on good soil.

2 weeks ago during a prayer meeting, David said, A church which is in disunity is a Disgrace. Check out the words used! The word "Disgrace" is actually a very strong word, i mean at least to me, that's why i seldom use that word. You see, if a disunited church is a disgrace, then the members of the church is disgraceful. We as fellow brothers and sisters in Christ's Church cannot be disunited, or else, we'll be shaming God's name. Really.

Therefore, the motive of a combine church camp is not so that we'll have a larger attendance, or so that we are able to attract good speakers. But rather than that, it is to unite the body of Christ, so that we'll stand firm on GOOD soil, so that we can build a strong foundation.

I'm not a fan of combine church camp, but to form a strong bond between Churches for God, i'd do it. Will you join me?

-Junting