Set Out

Immediate 

quick with obedience 

hand raised to say 

I know who you are

You are the living God 

God's son

Beautiful, absorb it 

when it is processed 

you can afford it 

because the debt in blindness 

has been paid though kindness 

sacrifice  added still in God's likeness

Now when it's done

it's time to set out 

build a church on a rock 

and the rock could be you 

if we trust in God 

then our worries are few

when he creates... he makes no mistakes 

Mind placed with 

a station to process spiritual information

even young you can be God's Agent

all it take is a little confirmation 

belief that God is fulfilling the vacant

lives with his love which always thrives 

All the time. 

Alright? 

Good you got it, now just stay with it

When you hear him, listen 

Set out together to accomplish your mission

Be strong, take heart, receive Gods Vision.

Today was the 7th Grade retreat at Chaminade Middle School. I helped facilitate a small group and run the skits. It was a spiritually productive time. The theme was "Who do you say that I am?" my previous blog "I am.." plays off this concept. However, I was touched by the way the gospel reading was presented today. When Jesus asks the disciples this question Simon Peter responds immediately with "You are the Christ, Son of the Living God". There was no hesitation in fact Simon Peter almost snaps back with his answer. When people ask us who jesus is what is our response? How quickly to we reply? Do we need time to think? I admire the attitude of acceptance and belief that Simon Peter had. In class he would probably be the first to raise his hand... attentive and ready to go. Not only this but Jesus tell Peter that the church will be built on and through him. I find that jesus looks for those who believe in him and then uses them BIG TIME! So As we pass through our journey in life think about our response. It's not about what others say it's about what you say and believe. 

The small group I helped facilitate was very advanced from a faith perspective. We all came up with concrete ways to help others in our Chaminade community, reflected on the effectiveness of Jesus and the Legacy he left behind, and pondered how we could befriend one another everyday leaving behind a legacy of goodness. I was so impressed with the thoughts that were coming from these students. It seemed like they understood prayer, their own gifts and talents and how to use what they have to glorify God. My eyes were opened today to realize there is so much hope in the youth. Many people give the youth a bad rep because of all the negativity in the media. But the youth today is the Church tomorrow. 

I pray that we can set out on Christ's Journey. Set out unaware of what Christ will bring but the openness to accept his will. Each day we should begin by saying "God I don't know where you will take me... but I'm open and ready to go". So now let us set out on this road, with a bold attitude of readiness. You must walk the path but God will guide your steps.