Thursday, July 5, 2012 7:36a.m.
Good morning! :)
Wow. So, last night's chapel was amazing. Our speaker this week is so good! He has been incorporating the Gospel message into all the lessons, but last night was totally about salvation. He began by going through what Jesus did for us, and then explaining why it's so important and how it really applies to us.
Well, I don't know about anyone else...but it majorly touched me. The way he explained everything really caused me to appreciate Jesus' sacrifice again! And that is exactly what I needed! The message also helped me understand once again how awful my sin is. And that's something else I needed!
So...I was sitting there crying my eyes out...my nose was about to slide of my face along with all its contents. But I didn't really care too much. :) I felt like that message was just for me.
But I was (and still am) praying that it touched the kids, as well! Whether they're already believers or not. I don't know how someone could hear the Gospel explained so powerfully and not be amazed in some way, shape, or form!
One thing I want to write down so I won't forget it is something Mr. Eric (the speaker) said that I hadn't really heard before. He said, "Nowhere in the Bible does it say that Jesus wants to be part of your life. I'll even go so far as to say that Jesus doesn't want to be first in your life! Because what happens after we do a "first" thing? We move on to the second! No, Jesus wants to BE your life! Everything you do should be centered around Him!"
That really hit home. I hope and pray I'll never forget that and that I will truly be striving to live like that. I so want Jesus to be my life!
Yep! Pretty exciting night! And then we got to watch fireworks, which made me even happier! :D
Okay, well, it's almost eight, so I'd better finish up! Adios! :)
