'Beloved' He beckons me...

It’s been a while since the last post, but I have been busy busy busy with camp preparation, camp itself, social engagements, work, playing host to interstate campers and preparing for my holiday this week. What a crazy time of the year. Camp was an amazing blessing. The year of preparation was well worth every second and every effort. Though there were times where I was tempted to believe that the labour was in vain, I again learned how much more I need to trust in my ever-faithful God. He truly blessed the camp, and I believe most campers have been impacted deeply in their spiritual walk.

Basic things in every Christian’s life were re-examined in light of God’s love for His people, and Jesus’ love for His bride, the church. I found an all-new appreciation for reading my Bible, singing praises, confessing sins, and prayer.

This camp was unlike any other I had been to. There was a real atmosphere of prayer, honesty, fellowship and a genuine desire to seek a deeper relationship with God. I have never been so moved at a camp before (I don't think I have ever cried so much in a camp) and I think many others can say the same thing.

The camp theme song was so special. Every time I sing it, my heart wonders how God could love me with such an amazing and undeserved love - and it just makes me want to praise Him more and more. It was written by Sister Winnie (so so so talented) and I will share it here:

God's Wonderful Love

by Winnie Ho

How deep and how wide is God's wonderful love
I scarce cannot conceive
He gave His only Son to die for me
A sinner now set free

How faithful and true is God's wonderful love
His compassions never fail
He sees me through life's journey, joys and trials
He comforts and He heals

How condescending is God's wonderful love
The Almighty God cares for me
He chose me in His grace and mercy
"Beloved" He beckons me

How everlasting is God's wonderful love
No beginning and no end
He keeps me safely in His hand
In Him I rest content

CHORUS
O Lord! Such is Your wonderful love!
Have I loved You enough?
Have I lived for You?
Give me the true desire to leave my sinful ways
And to know and love You more each day
And cleave to You always