Before the Creative Camp, a lot of questions filled my mind:
“Am I ready to be an Area LIT Servant?”
“Will my schedule allow it?”
“Will I have enough money for transportation?”
My second and third questions were answered by the Lord even before the camp began. God provides. He provided for my financial needs and even made sure that my schedule was clear before, during, and after the camp.
But the first question remained unanswered, and was even followed by more questions:
“Am I a disciplined disciple?”
“Are my prayers enough every time I serve?”
“Am I truly living out LIT, or am I only active during Live and Ignite?”
Yet, amidst all these questions, God still found a way for me to truly learn what I needed during the camp. He allowed me not just to listen passively but to understand deeply. And before I left, He had already answered all my questions.
He reminded me that one of the reasons I attended the Creative Camp was to be equipped for my service. He reminded me not to doubt myself because He is always with me. During the camp, God awakened me, and everything started to make sense. I realized that the reason I had been a “floating servant” in our area for years with no specific program assigned was because God was preparing me for this mission, to become the Area LIT Servant.
Am I disciplined enough?
During the workshop, I felt guilty because I knew I wasn’t as disciplined as I should be. But God answered, “Not yet.” He reminded me to trust the process, to remain open to change and growth. This camp helped me realize many things I need to improve on. I should deepen my prayer life because I still lack seriousness. Sometimes, I get too focused on creative tasks that I forget to pray, and I don’t even have a consistent prayer time. But God reminded me not to stop at recognizing my lapses, but to act on them, to improve, and to live out the lessons I’ve learned from the camp.
And to answer my last question, God challenged me not to keep what I’ve learned to myself. I should share it with my area, to testify how good God is, and to encourage others to become disciplined disciples as well.
At first, I thought I would attend Creative Camp just to get a simple yes or no to my questions. But God had greater plans. He let me experience moments and encounter people who changed my life, my values, and my perspective on the mission.
And for that, may God be praised!
